Procurement Associate

About the role

The Procurement Associate is responsible for assisting in sourcing suppliers, requesting and comparing quotations, processing purchase orders, monitoring deliveries, and coordinating with different departments to ensure the timely availability of materials and supplies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and identifying qualified suppliers for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Request and compare quotations from multiple suppliers to obtain competitive prices.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Prepare purchase requests, purchase orders, quotations, and other procurement documents.
• Monitor purchase orders and follow up with suppliers regarding pending deliveries.
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Production, Sales, Accounting, and other departments regarding procurement requirements.
• Maintain an updated supplier database and procurement records.
• Assist in evaluating supplier performance based on price, quality, availability, and delivery.
• Verify delivered materials against purchase orders and required specifications.
• Report discrepancies, shortages, incorrect items, damaged materials, and delivery delays.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related position is preferred.
• Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of supplier sourcing, purchasing procedures, and quotation comparison.
• Good negotiation, communication, and coordination skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, suppliers, and deadlines.
• Honest, reliable, proactive, and accountable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Government-mandated benefits
• Company benefits
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Training and skills development
• Stable and professional work environment
• Opportunity to grow with the company

About us

Awards Central Philippines Inc. is looking for a Procurement Associate to support our purchasing and procurement operations.