The Senior Buyer (Proteins) will support the Category Manager by contributing to the category sourcing strategies and ensuring alignment with Jollibee Foods Corporation's (JFC) procurement policies and procedures.

This includes:

Identifying stakeholder requirements and execution of category plans
Supply base optimization, market knowledge assimilation, analysis and application
Managing the supplier lifecycle – accreditation, onboarding, performance and phase out
Ensuring local sourcing practices and processes conform to overall procurement policies
Suggesting and working with the procurement leadership team to establish process improvements, contributing to implementation and adherence on-site
Partnering with Global Procurement teams and internal stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

Supply and Risk Management

deliver a robust, optimized and agile supplier network for current and future JFC requirements.

Cost Leadership

spend cost reduction, leveraging digital tools, business partnerships and increasing spend influence and management to maximize savings

Supplier Relationship Management

manage supplier partnerships, performance and the supplier lifecycle delivering competitive advantage through leadership on cost, innovation, sustainability and supply resiliency

People Leadership

leading a team, as well as managing projects and programs

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's and/or master's degree in relevant field.
Professional affiliations or certifications in Procurement and Supply Chain are preferred.
At least 3 years of professional experience and demonstrated knowledge of the food value chain
Experience in handling protein categories is a plus.
Background in category management, procurement, engineering, or operations is highly desirable.
Proven ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams in a project-driven environment.
Willing to be assigned in Ortigas, Pasig (Hybrid Work Setup).

Jollibee Foods Corporation is the hiring entity for this requisition.