Senior Purchasing Officer

austal philippines

5-7 Years

Philippines, Central Visayas, Balamban

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Description

About The Role

About the job Senior Purchasing Officer

Responsible for managing the administration and execution of purchasing activities. Leading a team of purchasing and procurement officers, the Senior Purchasing Officer works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that goods and services are procured to deliver operational requirements.

Key objectives & responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead and direct a team of procurement and purchasing officers, manage team performance, leave, absences, training, and development
Participate in process development and procedural documentation of all procurement policies, processes, and procedures
Identify, prioritise and support (or lead) sourcing activities as assigned
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices
Work in collaboration with Strategic Procurement and Supplier Management to maintain strong relationships with suppliers
Identify and implement initiatives to improve the procure-to-pay process
Ensure team and personal compliance with all company policies/rules and all violations are dealt with accordingly.

Essential

Required Skills / Experience / Attributes:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, commerce, law or other profession
At least 5 years in experience in warehouse/supply chain or similar.
Excellent written and verbal skills in English
Proficient in Microsoft office products: Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, ERP application etc.

Note: Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

Application letter and detailed resume (showing relevant evidence where above duties have been performed).
Copy of bachelor's and/or Master's Degree (whichever is applicable).
Any other relevant licenses and certifications.

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