Purchasing Assistant

Position: Purchasing Assistant

Industry: Restaurant / Hospitality
Location: Makati

The Purchasing Assistant supports the purchasing team in ensuring that the restaurant has adequate and timely supplies, ingredients, and operating materials. The role involves coordinating with suppliers, processing purchase requests and orders, monitoring deliveries, and maintaining accurate purchasing records.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and processing purchase orders and purchase requests.

• Coordinate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, orders, and delivery schedules.

• Monitor inventory levels and assist in identifying items that need replenishment.

• Source and compare prices from different suppliers when required.

• Follow up on pending orders and ensure timely delivery of items.

• Check delivered items against purchase orders, including quantity, quality, and specifications.

• Maintain accurate records of purchases, invoices, delivery receipts, and supplier documents.

• Assist in monitoring supplier performance and report any delivery or quality concerns.

• Coordinate with the kitchen, restaurant operations, and accounting teams regarding purchasing requirements.

• Ensure that purchasing transactions are properly documented and filed.

• Assist in maintaining an updated list of suppliers and product prices.

• Help monitor purchasing costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.

• Perform other purchasing and administrative tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, or a related course.

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience is an advantage.

• Computer literate, particularly in Excel or Google Sheets.

• Good communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records.

• Can work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Responsible, reliable, and willing to learn.

• Restaurant or hospitality purchasing experience is a plus.

Pay: Php19,630.00 - Php40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Staff meals provided

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Makati: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person