Assistant Purchasing Manager  

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning:

• Assists in developing and implementing strategic plans for purchasing and inventory, aligned with the company’s overall objectives.
• Analyze market trends and business requirements to forecast future needs and plan accordingly.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

2. Supplier Management

• Assists in assessing and selecting suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness and delivery performance.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts and oversee their performance.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and take corrective actions as necessary to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Assists in supplier accreditation.

3. Procurement and Inventory Management

• Assists in developing procurement strategies and policies to ensure timely availability of materials while optimizing inventory levels and costs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to determine material requirements, create purchase orders and track order status.
• Monitor inventory levels, analyze demand trends and implement inventory control measures to reduce stock-outs and prevent excess inventory.

4. Performance Monitoring and Analysis:

• Assists in developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess supply chain performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends, evaluate the effectiveness of strategies, and implement corrective actions.

5. Risk Management:

• Assists in identifying potential risks and disruptions in the supply chain and developing contingency plans to minimize their impact.
• Monitor market conditions, regulatory changes and geopolitical factors that may affect the supply chain.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies, such as dual sourcing, inventory buffering and supplier diversification.

6. Team Management and Development:

• Foster a collaborative results-driven culture, encouraging cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a graduate of Bachelors in Business Administration or related field
• With at least 7 years of working experience in the related field
• Experience as a Supply Chain Supervisor or Assistant Purchasing Manager
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles and techniques
• Possesses effective organizational and team working skills
• Possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills
• High level integrity and excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Computer literate, MS Office and SAP proficient
• Amenable to work in Taguig City