Purchasing Officer – Work From Home | Full-Time | HMO & Dependent Coverage
Description
Location: Work From Home - Greater Manila, Pampanga/Clark
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM PHT
About the Company
Our client is a rapidly growing company in the solar and lighting industries, dedicated to providing innovative solutions and maintaining a seamless global supply chain. They foster a culture of winning together, taking ownership, being helpful, and continuously thinking beyond the current challenge.
They're now looking for a Purchasing Officer to join their growing Operations team in a remote setup. This role is essential for supporting their company growth by managing complex local and international supplier relationships to maintain a seamless supply chain
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: HMO healthcare for you and one dependent, including COVID insurance within the first month.
- Time Off: 20 Combined SL/VLs per year, with 10 days accrued upon passing regularization.
- Financial Perks: 13th Month Bonus and Internet allowance.
- Stability: Full-time contract status.
- Flexibility: A Work From Home arrangement. You will use your own laptop.
What You’ll Be Doing
Reporting directly to an Australia-based manager, you'll be part of the Operations team, supporting the critical goal of ensuring an efficient and cost-effective supply chain. Your key tasks will include:
- Manage Supplier Relationships: Achieve seamless supply chain operations by effectively managing relationships with local and international suppliers.
- Drive Cost Optimization: Conduct pricing comparisons, analyze costs, and negotiate competitive international freight rates to reduce costs.
- Ensure Timely Delivery: Secure reliable services to ensure products are delivered On-Time, In-Full (DIFOT).
- Enhance Inventory Efficiency: Maintain a regular stock ordering schedule and actively manage inventory to increase stock turnover and reduce Slow-Moving and Obsolete Stock (SLOBs).
- Maintain Data Accuracy: Keep software systems (like Cin7) updated with accurate lead times, Estimated Time of Arrivals (ETAs), and approved supplier information.
- Support Product Development: Proactively raise Purchase Orders for R&D to prevent project delays and conduct minor procurement tasks for new products.
What You’ll Bring
- At least 5+ years experience in similar fields, preferably experience in the lighting or solar industry.
- Proficiency in Netstock or similar inventory systems.
- Experience in procurement for Manufacturing facilities.
- Understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) concept.
- Fair, ethical negotiation skills.
Bonus Points For
- Ability to relate and communicate well with a variety of people.
- Ability to learn quickly, and must ask questions when in doubt.
- Challenge the status quo, present new, better ideas.
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Be motivated, reliable, and honest with a proactive approach to work.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Ready to Apply?
We’re excited to meet you. Click Apply, upload your CV, and complete our brief questionnaire.
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Important: This role is open to Filipino citizens only. Applications must be submitted in English.