Purchasing Staff | office-basedRareJob Philippines, Inc.

Job Description
What you'll do:
Vendor Management:
Implements effective sourcing of suppliers with the use of the internet, company sites, referrals, etc.
Ensures competitive price by comparing market price and efficient negotiation.
Conducts bidding for big projects.
Maintains strong relationships with vendors.
Quality Procurement
Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items from previous transaction; clarifies unclear items to requestor; recommends alternatives.
Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtains recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtains endorsement and approval from Admin Supervisor and Managers.
Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitors and expedites orders.
Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
Monitors and coordinates supplier's schedule to ensure all items are delivered on time.
Administrative Tasks
Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
Maintains monitoring such as price, cost-saving, payment requests, credit card transactions, etc.
Maintains a filing system in the purchase department and updates appropriate records when required.
Special Tasks
Processes working permits of Japanese staff within the SLA.
Provides consistent update on the status of existing working permits and new applications, and coordinates with Japanese staff as necessary.
Collates the application requirements, and ensures their completion.
Other tasks which may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
What we'd like you to have:
Graduate of a 4-year course, preferably Business Administration/Management, Accounting, Finance, Logistics, etc., or related
Must have at least 1 year work experience in purchasing/procurement
With good oral and written communication skills
Must be detail-oriented, with good interpersonal and negotiation skills
Can meet deadlines and follow protocols and guidelines
Must be trustworthy and and results-oriented
Must be willing to work onsite (Quezon Ave., Quezon City)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM
Not required, but very useful:
Knowledgeable in Assertive Negotiation
Knowledgeable in Customer Service Satisfaction