Assistant Purchasing Officer

Assistant Purchasing Officer

Principal Accountability:

• Responsible for the management, administration, and supervision of DFC’s acquisition programs. Ensures that quality materials, products, and services are acquired at the competitive price and in a timely manner under the direct instruction from the Purchasing Head.

Main Responsibilities:

• Together with QA, R&D, and Production evaluate existing Suppliers and qualify potential Suppliers.
• Negotiate Supplier Agreements, Terms & Conditions and manage Supplier and Vendor contracts.
• Analyze information and make timely decision when selecting Suppliers, managing cost and choosing quality merchandise or services that meet internal customer’s need
• Monitor company purchases, deliveries and expenditures to determine if goods (or services) are acceptable and meet specifications / requirements.
• Implement inventory strategy of Just-in-time (JIT) for increased efficiency and reduced inventory cost.
• Ensure timely communication of material issues with Suppliers for proper action and corrective action.
• Support new product development, projects and other initiatives by doing cost analysis* (*examine the cost of doing something to make comparisons and for planning purposes).
• Establish good relationships with Suppliers, provide performance feedback, encourage and recognize improvements.
• Provide Top Management with timely reports, updates or information related to price, material availability or Supplier-related concerns.
• Extend assistance by ensuring timely renewal of company vehicles insurance and car registration.

Position Qualifications:

• Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Finance or relevant Technical course.
• A bachelor's degree is the minimum educational requirement for this position.
• Preferably 1 year industry experience in Procurement or Finance but fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Integrity and Trust.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good at planning and organizing.
• Timely Decision Making.
• Business Acumen.
• Customer Focus.
• Team player.
• Results-oriented.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Customer service skills.

Technical Competencies

• Problem Solving & Decision Making (PSDM)
• Computer Literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Familiarity with "Quickbooks" or "Apollo Information System"

Benefits

• 5 days Sick leave / Vacation Leave per year (upon 1 year of hiring).
• Government Contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, PAG-IBIG)
• Pro-rated 13th month pay
• HMO Benefit | Individual - Maxicare (upon regularization)

Working Conditions

• On-site (Willing to relocate close to Paranaque or Taguig)
• 6 days work week (Monday to Saturday)
• AM Shift (8AM to 5PM)
• 8 working hours