buyer-planner Procurement specialist (ortigas - nightshift)Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA)

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST Work for our global clients and immerse in our rich and diverse company culture where you can thrive, grow and just be aweSOme! Apply now and discover the Satellite Office Candidate Experience - recognized as one of BEST among PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST Work for our global clients and immerse in our rich and diverse company culture where you can thrive, grow and just be aweSOme! Apply now and discover the Satellite Office Candidate Experience - recognized as one of BEST among BPO companies worldwide. WHAT IS A PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST Our awesome client, a leading merchandising company based in US and UK is looking for a PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE to be part of their team. The Procurement Associate will have direct domestic supplier management to support key business partners, programs and vendors that aligned with company brands and business groups. This position will be responsible for source selection, projects, and deep supplier negotiation to provide best in industry pricing opportunities. WHAT WILL BE YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES . The Procurement Associate will partner with the Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales, Sales Operations and Analysts to conduct vendor negotiations to meet requirements. . Assist the Strategic Sourcing Manager in proactively driving vendor negotiations that will result in cost reduction, productivity, and service level enhancements. . Meet with various Sales Account managers, Program and Spot buyer teams and individuals to establish a firm understanding of their requirements and/or opportunities that can be translated to our supplier for the most profitable outcome. . Develop an acute understanding of trends to help forecast products to meet client's needs. . The individual in this position must be resourceful, self-starting, and assertive in the ownership of their responsibilities, always protecting the interests of the company while simultaneously developing and maintaining excellent working partnerships with the managers, employees, and suppliers with whom they must work with to be successful. . The individual in this position must display a positive and energetic demeanor while working in a complex and dynamic business environment and must thrive under the pressures imposed by multi tasking and must be able to work with minimum supervision. . To be successful the individual in this position must be a team player, have excellent interpersonal & communication skills, be very organized and detail oriented, and be able to deal effectively with frequently changing priorities and rapid response requirements. This individual must have the ability to evaluate situations effectively, identifying basic issues, fact-finding, prioritizing, and suggesting thoughtful and well-rounded business solutions. . Work within cross functional teams to ensure goal alignment, ease of process, profitability, and ultimate customer satisfaction. . Track cost savings and provide statistical analysis and reports to Strategic Sourcing Manager and other internal partners. . Develop positive working relationships with suppliers to ensure receipt of high quality, defect free products at aggressively negotiated pricing and services. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR . Minimum of 2+ years Procurement and/or Supplier management experience. . Solid experience in Supplier Management, analytics tied to strong negotiation and communication skills . Knowledge of supply chain management fundamentals. . Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload, multi-task, and to adapt to frequently changing priorities and critical deadlines. . Team player with experience working in a cross-functional environment. . Professional demeanor, good judgment, common sense, and a passion for details. . Ability to work with minimal supervision and show initiative with a professional aggressive attitude. . Effective oral and written communication skills at all levels of management. . Strong problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate situations and provide solutions for the most profitable outcome. . Intermediate to advanced computer skills with the MS Office Suite and related software products.
Monster

Philippines
Permanent
Full-time