Purchasing Manager Jobs in Santo Tomas, Calabarzon, Philippines at Confidential Company

Title: Purchasing Manager

Company: Confidential Company

Location: Santo Tomas, Calabarzon, Philippines

CLIENT: A discrete manufacturing company

POSITION: PURCHASING LEADER (Individual Contributor)

JOB LOCATION: Sto. Tomas, Batangas, Philippines

SALARY BUDGET: OPEN

ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Full-Time/Permanent

REPORTING LINE & KEY STAKEHOLDERS:

WORK SETUP:

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execute end-to-end purchasing activities for materials supporting discrete manufacturing operations.
Manage sourcing strategies including blanket orders, long-term agreements, and regional supplier engagement.
Analyze demand variability and establish appropriate stocking levels (min/max) to ensure supply continuity while optimizing inventory.
Procure machined components, leveraging a strong understanding of machining processes and supplier capabilities.
Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate sourcing and supplier alignment.
Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, delivery timelines, and payment terms while ensuring favorable commercial outcomes.
Proactively expedite orders, monitor supplier performance, and resolve supply disruptions.
Challenge suppliers when necessary, including pushing back on unfavorable conditions such as prepayment requirements.
Collaborate closely with technical and operations teams to align procurement strategies with production needs.
Provide clear rationale behind purchasing decisions and recommendations based on data and business impact.
Escalate supply chain risks or issues swiftly and contribute to resolution strategies.
Drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes, cost efficiency, and supplier performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
Must have purchasing experience in discrete manufacturing companies (Eg. aerospace/heavy equipment/shipbuilding/appliances/medical devices/machinery/industrial parts/industrial automation/industrial component/semiconductor/automotive/electronics manufacturing)
Strong, hands-on experience in material purchasing and procurement execution.
Proven expertise in handling blanket orders, long-term agreements, and regional sourcing strategies.
Solid understanding of machining processes and procurement of machined components.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
Demonstrated ability in supplier negotiation, cost management, and execution of sourcing strategies.
Strong knowledge of inventory planning concepts, including setting stocking levels based on demand variability and supply risks.
Experience in expediting orders, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating payment terms.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment with cross-functional teams.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

Curious mindset with a strong willingness to learn and continuously improve.
Ability to clearly articulate the reasoning behind decisions, not just processes.
Confident in providing input, challenging assumptions, and offering solutions.
Proactive in escalating issues and driving resolution.
Strong collaboration and communication skills across global teams.

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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