Purchasing Supervisor

Position: Purchasing Supervisor
Department: Purchasing / Procurement
Reports To: Purchasing Manager / Management
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Taguig City

JOB SUMMARY

The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the company’s purchasing activities to ensure that goods, materials, supplies, and other requirements are purchased at the right quality, quantity, price, and time. The position also coordinates with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely delivery and proper documentation of purchases.

The position requires the ability to read and understand Korean language, particularly for Korean purchase orders, product information, supplier communications, and related documents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and monitor the day-to-day activities of the Purchasing Team.
• Review purchase requests and ensure that purchasing activities are properly authorized and documented.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers regarding prices, terms, quality, delivery schedules, and payment conditions.
• Prepare and review Purchase Orders (POs) and other purchasing-related documents.
• Monitor purchase orders from issuance until delivery and ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding product availability, pricing, delivery schedules, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Coordinate closely with Warehouse, Logistics, Accounting, Sales, and other departments regarding purchasing requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment of stocks based on company requirements.
• Compare supplier quotations and recommend the most suitable supplier based on price, quality, availability, and delivery terms.
• Maintain and update supplier records, price lists, product information, and purchasing files.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues involving delays, incorrect items, damaged goods, or quality concerns.
• Ensure that all purchasing transactions comply with company policies and procedures.
• Review purchasing reports and provide updates to management regarding orders, costs, pending purchases, and supplier concerns.
• Assist in developing cost-saving strategies and improving purchasing procedures.
• Coordinate with Korean management or Korean suppliers when necessary and assist in translating or understanding Korean purchasing-related documents and communications.
• Read and understand Korean product names, purchase orders, specifications, instructions, and other purchasing-related documents.
• Perform other purchasing-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably with supervisory experience.
• Experience in handling suppliers, purchase orders, quotations, inventory, and procurement documentation.
• Good negotiation, communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to monitor multiple purchasing transactions simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of inventory and purchasing systems is an advantage.
• Must be able to read and understand Korean language, particularly Korean product names, purchasing documents, instructions, and business-related communications.
• Korean speaking ability is an advantage.
• Able to communicate effectively in English and/or Filipino.
• Willing to work in Taguig City.
• Can work independently and effectively supervise a team.

Pay: Php30,000.00 - Php40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person