MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Responsible in designing, planning, and implementing sourcing and purchasing strategies and procedures aligned with Company needs, customer requirements and government compliance.
• Ensures timely procurement of goods and services while ensuring cost effectiveness commensurate with quality by maintaining high level of communication and negotiation with external suppliers and internal end-users.
• Prepares annual operating and CAPEX budget for the Purchasing Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches and evaluates supplier based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities;
• Establishes an accreditation system for suppliers and contractors;
• Coordinates with the Office of the President for approval of canvassed requests for purchase and facilitates the preparation of Purchase Orders for signature of the Chairman.
• Reviews, negotiates and administers contract with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives for high quality merchandise at the lowest possible price.
• Facilitates pre-bidding conferences with qualified services providers or contractors for approved outsourced projects through bid invitations and evaluation of bidding documents submitted.
• Supervises, trains and coaches Canvassers in achieving Key Performance Indicators and departmental targets or deliverables.
• Reviews and monitors capital purchases and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Tracks the status of purchased goods as to delivery arrival time, note crucial arrival time and coordinate with Warehouse and end-users on the same;
• Ensures documented information such as Purchase Orders, Canvassing Records, Contracts, etc. are maintained and secured to ensure its compliance with company policy, government compliance and ISO certifying body.
• Establishes, maintains and updates database of suppliers regarding quality of service and their status either active or blacklisted.
• Prepares periodic reports as may be required by the Management.
• Establishes Key Performance Indicators aligned with Company objectives and QMS/FSSC deliverables and targets.
• Summarizes petty cash fund disbursements and submits to Accountant for review or audit.
• Performs other activities that may be required by the Management.

• Graduate of any Four-Year Course
• At least four (4) years experience in procurement management, contract management, negotiation, and budgeting
• The applicant will be based in Bacolod City