The Purchaser role at Altera Infrastructure is a full-time position based in Makati with a hybrid work arrangement, combining on-site collaboration and work-from-home flexibility. The role is responsible for managing end-to-end purchasing activities, including sourcing suppliers, requesting and evaluating quotations, negotiating commercial terms, and issuing purchase orders in line with company policies and budget requirements. The role also supports process improvement initiatives in procurement to enhance efficiency, transparency, and cost-effectiveness.Duties and responsibilities
- Ensure that all activities are carried out in conformance with law and regulations, contractual requirements, AIC policies and according to AP302 Purchasing Procedure and other established Supply chain procedures and processes.
- Sourcing of materials for requisitions received from vessels, projects or onshore support, issue request for quotations, follow-up on clarifications and quotes, evaluate quotes and additional cost, select supplier and issue Purchase Orders, in accordance with AP302.
- Facilitate for technical clarifications of quotes.
- Evaluate and negotiate appropriate commercial terms and conditions with suppliers.
- Issue purchase orders (PO) with cost coding as per instructions given budget owners and aligned with budget.
- Expedite and follow-up deliveries to secure on-time delivery of assigned POs. Update Star FSM and ensure good communication with Stakeholders Offshore and Onshore. Specific follow-ups on urgent MRs/POs.
- Follow-up return of material or disputes, until credit notes are received.
- Keep accurate records of all procurement files and use them as a reference for future activities.
- Maximize opportunities for cost-effective purchasing activities. Continuously screen suppliers to ensure best possible price, delivery, quality, and level of service are achieved.
- Follow up on continuous basis, your assigned purchase requests and contribute to ensure that the Supply Chain team collectively help each other to deliver and reach the KPI targets set.
- Liaise with logistic and counterpart regarding best method for shipment and cost- efficient way of delivering the goods.
- Ensure efficient handling and coding of invoices from suppliers, including commercial review and review of deliverables, handling of disputes, follow up of invoices and credits not received, and closing of PO's, according to AP302.
- Support Supply Chain Team with commercial check and matching of invoices.
- Prepare and submit accurate monthly accruals for team's POs, including documentation, for assigned vessel(s) or project, in accordance with established procedures and deadlines
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong procurement and purchasing skills, including supplier sourcing, quotation evaluation, negotiation, and purchase order management.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, using spreadsheets and procurement/ERP systems to track spend, supplier performance, and contract status.
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across operations, finance, and legal teams.
- Solid organizational skills, including time management, prioritization, and maintaining accurate documentation and records.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices and basic contract law principles; experience in energy, maritime, or infrastructure sectors is an advantage.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment based in Makati, demonstrating reliability, accountability, and comfort with digital collaboration tools.
