Technical Buyer

Job Posting: Technical Buyer for Flour Manufacturing

Position: Technical Buyer
Department: Flour Manufacturing
Location: Quezon City (Zeta Tower, near Opus mall)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Grow Beyond UR Job with URC!

Universal Robina Corporation (URC) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Technical Buyer to join our Flour Manufacturing team. The Technical Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing technical materials and services required for the manufacturing process. This role involves working closely with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and procure technical materials and services for flour manufacturing.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable conditions for the company.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the production team to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to understand technical requirements and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Experience: Preferably with experience as a technical buyer in an FMCG company, with in-depth exposure to spare parts, services, and operational supplies.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Universal Robina Corporation (URC) is one of the largest branded consumer food and beverage product companies in the Philippines. We’ve built three strong regional brands over the years— Jack 'n Jill for snack foods, C2 Cool and Clean for ready-to-drink tea, and Great Taste for coffee. These brands are becoming popular across the ASEAN region. We also have premium brands from SBA through their snack foods segment such as Thins, Cheezels, CC’s, Kettle and Natural Chip, Co., and Griffin’s through their high-quality sweet biscuits and wide range of healthy wrapped snacks called Nice and Natural. URC's key to success has been attributed to building strong brands, a robust product innovation pipeline, and world-class manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.

OUR PROMISE

• We offer multi-industry and International exposure. URC is the major player in various food, agricultural and industrial sectors with a powerful presence throughout the ASEAN Regions.
• We advocate a culture of success. URC empowers its people to become holistic individuals and socially responsible leaders.
• We are committed to promoting learning and development. URC provides exciting experiences for its people to maximize their potentials and hone their talents. We bring the best in our people and offer them a rewarding career.

OUR CORE PURPOSE

• Delight everyone with good food choices.

OUR VALUES

• Put people first. We care, cultivate trust, and listen without judgement
• Own it. We take initiative to unlock opportunities.
• Dare to do. We champion experimentation and incubate new ideas.
• Move forward fast. We see the big picture and learn along the way.

OUR AMBITION

We are a sustainable global enterprise of world class talent. Giving everyone access to high quality planet-friendly products. Enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, consumers, and communities.

WHY JOIN US?

• Allowances (i.e. Rice Subsidy, Christmas, Medicine, and Uniform)
• Group Life Insurance
• Health Insurance Plan
• Annual Physical Examination
• Annual Vacation and Sick Leaves, with Leave Conversion for Unused Leaves
• Emergency, Bereavement, and Nuptial Leave
• Salary Increase
• Learning & Growth (Trainings)
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Sponsored Company Events and Activities
• Special Employee Discounts on Gokongwei Group of Companies

Apply with us today and join us in delighting our employees, customers, consumers, and communities with good food choices!

NOTE: Universal Robina Corporation does not collect fees throughout our recruitment process and does not collaborate with any travel agency or third party to provide accommodation or other services to job applicants. All URC recruitment processes happen in our respective offices or plants. Recruitment processes are only carried out by our Talent Acquisition teams with an official corporate email address.