Procurement specialist - malvar, batangasJapan Tobacco International

We're JTI, Japan Tobacco International and we believe in freedom.
We think that the possibilities are limitless when you're free to choose. In fact, we've spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It's how we've grown to be present in 130 countries. But our business isn't just business. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe when they're free to be themselves, grow, travel, and develop, amazing things can happen for our business.
That's why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It's why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend. And why we've been awarded Global Top Employer status, six years running.
So when you're ready to choose a career you'll love, in a company you'll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea. (Learn more: jti.com)
Please apply till August 24, 2021, COB
Local applicants are welcome.
Department: Procurement
Location: Malvar, Batangas
Reporting to: Category Manager
Role: Permanent
WHAT THIS POSITION IS ABOUT - PURPOSE
This position will be responsible for the management of local procurement activities for the GSC Category including namely consolidation of requirements, bidding, negotiations, contracting, and performance tracking.
WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES
Recommends and executes procurement strategies for categories in the scope of his/her responsibility. Responsible for local procurement, purchasing & timely delivery of materials and services in line with the requirements of the Market and/or factory. Ensures all effective tools are utilized for a complete procurement process and proper documentation relating to the process is filed and maintained. All tasks are done in line with the relevant policies and procedures.
Resolves issues related to vendor performance in the delivery of goods and services. Supports the Payment Team in procurement-related concerns on payments, closing documents, etc.
Provides analytics in terms of best practice, flow set up, and demand consolidation for local and regional scope. Supports the decision-making process of their supervisor and internal customers.
Manages existing supplier base in his/her respective area. Maintain effective communication with vendors. Regularly assesses supplier performance and communicates it to internal customers and assessed vendors to constantly improve customer-buyer-vendor relationship and vendor performance.
Monitor compliance with corporate procurement policies, code of conduct, operating guidelines, local regulations, and visibility for corporate audit as well as JSOX requirements.
Support their supervisor and category managers in ad hoc procurement activities in accordance with the sourcing plan (such as Identification of requirements, support supplier bidding, and negotiation processes, as well as agrees on commercial conditions by utilizing his/her negotiation skills) to ensure the best combination of quality, cost and service parameters/conditions for products and services are attained.
Assumes responsibilities for additional projects, tasks as assigned by their supervisor and shows professionalism in all aspects of work.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree holder
At least 3 to 5 years buying experience in an FMCG or Manufacturing industry
Excellent English communication skills both verbal and written
Strong system utilization and analysis techniques for Purchasing activities. MS Office and SAP is an asset.
Procurement, Relationship Building, Customer Service, Reporting; Data Analytics is a plus
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Be covered with medical insurance and HMO upon hiring, with HMO dependent coverage and medicine allowance
Receive bonuses and cash allowances such as meal and transport allowance
Have access to over 200 company training
Well-being programs for employees
Opportunities for your career growth
Recreational facilities in the office - Videoke, billiard and table tennis
Be part of a truly international and diverse company with over 40,000 employees in 130 countries.
Experience the culture of an Investors in People certified company
Find out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.
Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves.
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS - RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.
We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply within 2 weeks after the application deadline.
Japan Tobacco International

Malvar, Batangas
Permanent
Full-time