Purchasing Associate

Key Responsibilities

· Process purchase requests and convert approved requisitions into purchase orders in accordance with company policies.

· Coordinate with suppliers for quotations, pricing, availability, delivery schedules, and required documentation.

· Conduct canvassing and price comparison to support cost-efficient purchasing decisions.

· Monitor delivery commitments and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely arrival of materials, goods, and services.

· Coordinate with requesting departments, warehouse, logistics, and finance to address purchasing concerns and ensure smooth transaction flow.

· Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, supplier quotations, approvals, delivery status, and related procurement documents.

· Assist in supplier accreditation, evaluation, and performance monitoring.

· Support negotiation activities for pricing, payment terms, delivery lead time, and other commercial conditions.

· Ensure compliance with internal approval matrix, purchasing policies, documentation requirements, and audit standards.

· Assist in resolving issues related to delayed deliveries, price discrepancies, incomplete documents, and supplier concerns.

· Prepare purchasing reports, updates, and summaries as required by management.

· Perform other procurement-related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

· Team collaboration and accountability

· High level of integrity and professionalism

Categories Handled:

· 3rd party testing Food & Non-Food

· Marketing Peripherals / Promotional

· Cleaning Materials

· IT supplies and services

· Laboratory supplies

· Hauling services (disposal under commercial negotiation)

· Coal

· Crushed Iced

· Trucking Requirements

· Cold Storage Services

· TOT Vehicles – PMS and Tires

· Technical Dept (R&D, QA, Spicemix) requirements

Pay: From Php20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person