procurement specialist - brand, marketing, and Packaging DevelopmentPilmico Foods Corporation

Company Description
Pilmico Foods Corporation is the integrated agribusiness and food company of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV). Composed of four divisions: Flour, Feeds & Animal Health, Farms, and Trading, we are well positioned at the beginning of the value chain. True to our brand promise​ of being​ Partners for Growth, we nurture our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth.
We operate ​​in the Philippines nationwide ​and have a growing international presence in the following ASEAN countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hong Kong.
Investing in talent and upholding Aboitiz ​values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility are key drivers to sustaining the growth of our business.
Here at Pilmico, we value each talent for the unique contribution they bring to the organization. We recognize that today's global workforce is made up of diverse individuals with different skills, abilities and aspirations that enable them to achieve superior results; as such, we select our partners based on these attributes that are not typically found in someone's resume.
We are advocates of self-development and believe that people's success lies in their passion to learn something new and different every day. This is why our hiring philosophy is to open up and give equal opportunity to any talent regardless of where they are today in pursuit of education.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Procurement Specialist - Brand, Marketing, and Packaging Development is responsible for the accurate, timely, and cost effective procurement of all materials, and supplies undergoing Brand and Quality inspection and approval - collaterals, events, packaging, etc. He/She will also be responsible for drafting and implementing contracts pertaining to integral services for marketing events and promotions. He/she is also responsible for looking for Partner vendors with good after sales service to assure economical costs to the company.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order Processing
Determines the materials, supplies, and/or services needed through daily review of approved Purchase Requisitions for Brand, Marketing and New Packaging requirements
Coordinates with the internal customers for the submission of approved artworks/designs and complete specifications of the materials, supplies, and/or services, particularly those that are highly technical and complex
Prepares and processes all approved purchase requisitions of materials, supplies, and/or services by conducting bidding procedures or canvassing with different suppliers
Negotiates for the best possible price in all purchases and creates ePRS (electronic Purchase Requisition Summary) as a supporting document
Prepares purchase orders based on sound recommendations on ePRS and ensures the accuracy of all entries in a timely manner
Keeps internal customers informed on updates of schedule changes and/or status of their purchase requisitions
Contracting Services
Composes RFIs (Requests for Information), a preliminary tool used to collect information about the strengths and abilities of prospective vendors, or RFPs (Requests for Proposal), which invites service providers to bid on projects or jobs for the service requirements of Marketing, Brand, HR, and Admin
Brings all vendors on same platform, considering the parameters of the services required (i.e. conducts pre-bid conferences)
Creates bids and drafts contracts for various Brand, Marketing and HR services and serves as the custodian of contracts
Provides necessary information in assisting with the monitoring of Marketing budget
Purchase Order Delivery
Coordinates the processing of purchased materials, supplies, and/or services (e.g. ordering, delivery, checking, receiving and conducting follow-up) to the vendor with awarded PO/contract, ensuring that materials and supplies received and/or services rendered are as ordered/contracted - right price with right quality and quantity delivered at right place within the time specified by the requisitioner
For imported purchases, coordinates timely pick up and withdrawal of materials and supplies through coordination with supplier and Importation Team to avoid delays and/or plant shut down
Identifies corrective action remedies for defective or unacceptable materials, supplies, or services and coordinates with suppliers regarding rejects, returns, or repairs
Payment Facilitation
Ensures timely payment to vendors by mediating in billing reconciliations between supplier and Accounting for settlement of invoice discrepancies for actual materials, supplies, and/or services ordered and delivered
Supplier Management
Secures renewal and completion of Vendor Accreditation requirements on a yearly basis for items being handled
Assesses the accredited vendors' competence under annual Vendor Performance Evaluation Rating wherein compliance with purchase order agreements and/or contracts is being monitored and reviewed
Files, updates, and maintains a vendor database for Accreditation and Vendor Performance Evaluation Rating and provides feedback to suppliers
Manages existing vendor relationships to ensure continuity of delivery of materials, supplies, and/or services that meets performance standards of the company while seeking new ones
Other Tasks
Forwards the samples submitted by vendors of Marketing collaterals to Brand and Quality for their approval/rejection on the material and color qualities of samples, and provides feedback to suppliers
Participates actively during various meetings on procurement projects and document minutes of the meeting
Performs related work and other items that may be requested from time to time
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Bachelor's degree, preferably of a business-related course
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
3 - 5 years experience in procurement, preferably in feed mill operation handling marketing and packaging requirements
CRITICAL SKILLS OR COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Working knowledge in procurement procedures, logistics, and inventory management
Knowledge in feed mill operations
Buying and negotiation skills
Planning, analysis and good judgment skills
Strong interpersonal relationship skills
High sense of urgency
High sense of Integrity
Additional Information
Can start immediately.
Pilmico Foods Corporation

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time