Purchasing Manager

Power Procurement Behind Australia's Leading Media Production Network

Behind every powerful media production is a procurement team that keeps operations accurate, efficient, and moving forward. The Purchasing Manager strengthens this foundation by managing purchase orders, resolving invoice discrepancies, and improving procurement workflows. Build a global career with Emapta while contributing to an industry-leading organization in a role designed for top 1% talent seeking growth, balance, and lasting impact.

Snapshot

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Setup: Onsite, Ortigas
• Shift: Day Shift, 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Weekends Off

Benefits

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Fixed weekends off
• Prime office location in Ortigas (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in data entry, administration, procurement, or purchasing
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in JD Edwards or a similar system

Core Competencies and Skills

• Strong understanding of three-way matching principles and basic Accounts Payable workflows
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for resolving complex billing and inventory discrepancies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across departments
• High level of accuracy in Excel, data entry, invoice auditing, and contract compliance

Responsibilities

Purchase Order Management and Creation

• Generate, issue, and manage purchase orders in JD Edwards based on quotations, purchase requisitions, inventory demands, and business requirements
• Review estimates for accuracy, verify the use of appropriate account codes, ensure compliance with the company's Delegation of Authority guidelines, and follow up proactively with business teams to secure approvals

Invoice Receiving, Matching, and Approval

• Receive and process supplier invoices against corresponding purchase orders and goods or service receipts in JD Edwards
• Perform thorough three-way matching across purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to verify pricing, quantities, payment terms, and delivery schedules
• Review and approve valid invoices within authorized thresholds and submit them promptly to Accounts Payable for processing
• Confirm the receipt of goods with Inventory and Receiving teams and resolve unrecorded goods receipts

Discrepancy Resolution and Troubleshooting

• Serve as the primary escalation point for identifying, investigating, and resolving purchase order-to-invoice discrepancies, including price variances, missing receipts, quantity mismatches, and tax issues
• Communicate directly with suppliers to request revised invoices, debit memos, or credit notes for billing errors
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Finance, and Receiving teams to clear held, blocked, or parked invoices in JD Edwards
• Analyse the root causes of recurring billing issues and implement procedural improvements with suppliers or internal teams to reduce future holds
• Recommend and support system or process improvements within the JD Edwards procurement module to increase automation and workflow efficiency

Inventory Management, Procurement Administration, and Data Analysis (In Time)

• Support broader inventory control and stocktake activities across production sites
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives across procurement and inventory workflows
• Assist with procurement reporting, supplier performance tracking, and spend analysis
• Provide administrative support across the wider Production Procurement and Inventory function as required

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Operational Efficiency and Accuracy: Maintain prompt turnaround times and accurate data entry when creating purchase orders, processing invoices, and resolving issues
• Financial Tracking: Proactively track and clear open purchase order receipts without corresponding supplier invoices, and supplier invoices without corresponding receipts, to prevent accrued liability backlogs

About the Client

Our client is a premier Australian media powerhouse shaping how millions experience news, entertainment, sport, and lifestyle content. Renowned for influential journalism, iconic media brands, and enduring audience trust, the organization commands a significant presence across digital, print, video, and audio platforms. Its commitment to innovation, editorial excellence, and meaningful storytelling continues to set industry standards. Professionals who join its global operations contribute to a legacy of impact while advancing within a dynamic, forward-thinking media environment built for lasting success.

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