Total 2 senior manager job vacancies in Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory category in Metro Manila

Job Description

Sourcing Management
- Work with Group Procurement and Chief Finance Officer to set goals and manage overall performance of procurement function.
- Drive strategic sourcing for spend categories as per operating model for the user departments in line with procurement objectives and goals.
- Create economic value by driving cost reduction initiatives across the company. Work with group procurement to execute procurement strategy, carry out strategic sourcing of Information Technology/Digital/Indirect procurement, and drive cost reduction initiatives for the company.
- Develop, direct and enforce e-Procurement vision and strategies to maximise the use of ICT for electronic procurement and commerce as well as establish and review processes and systems for effective and efficient procurement process flow across the company.
- Ensure that adequate internal controls and segregation of duties are in place within the operations at all times.
- Monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development and amendment to ensure all SOPs align with group standards and guidelines, and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee annual plan and budget developments for the department. Ensuring budget adherence to the approved budget.
- Pro-actively review existing work processes and procedures to improve work efficiency and services of Strategic Sourcing staff.

Vendor Management
- Implement and ensure effective supplier relationship management.
- Strategic relationships with suppliers to achieve best deal and cost savings on goods, services or assets purchased.
- Maintain Group Panel of registered vendors/suppliers.

People Management
- Interface with key user departments and specifiers as a strategic partner to understand needs and influence sourcing decisions.
- Manage the skills and competency development of procurement staff, including training development and knowledge management capabilities to ensure the right resources are in place.
- Excellent team management, people and leadership skills with high level of integrity.

Negotiation Management
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to negotiate at the highest levels of suppliers.
Manage and oversee the team to negotiate with suppliers and business partners to deliver optimum level in cost, service and quality.
- Ability to analyze, evaluate and recommend on risk at strategic level

LOOKING FOR FILIPINO CITIZENS BASED IN THE PHILIPPINES

Position: Senior Buyer

Working Hours/Shift: Israel time zone, Sunday to Thursday or Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm

Salary Range: $1000-$1500 /month

About Us: We're pioneers in revolutionizing global trade for standardized parts through our cutting-edge AI-driven solutions. We are on a mission to simplify the complexities of component sourcing, enabling procurement teams to locate hard-to-find parts swiftly and efficiently. By leveraging the latest advancements in AI and ML, we're reshaping the landscape of supply chain operations, replacing manual processes with smart software solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Take a hands-on approach to drive excellence in sourcing and procurement.
• Serve as the company's resident expert, designing and executing a global supplier and procurement strategy.
• Lay the foundation for future procurement workflows and processes, collaborating closely with the product team to define essential features and system capabilities.
• Implement effective Quality Management procedures to ensure the highest standards in procurement practices.
• Hire and manage freelancers and different service providers to execute end-to-end client procurement.
• Work tirelessly to build and optimize internal procedures, monitor KPIs, and constantly seek new ways to enhance efficiency.

• A get-things-done individual with a goal-oriented work ethic.
• Possess an autonomous spirit with a mindset for building and optimizing processes.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in an international context, working with both buyers and sellers. Familiarity with the Electronic components space-advantage.
• Excellent spreadsheet skills (Excel or Google Sheets) and a willingness to adapt to and leverage technological advancements in procurement.
• High degree of intercultural competence and negotiation experience with international partners.
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, capable of collaborating seamlessly across different departments.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

As a Senior Buyer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of procurement through AI-driven solutions. Join a dynamic team and leave a lasting impact on our industry.