Purchasing Manager | Food Industry | Direct employment!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement effective purchasing strategies aligned with organizational requirements and business objectives.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and agreements with suppliers to achieve cost efficiency and value optimization.
• Ensure the timely delivery, quality, and availability of procured materials, goods, and services.
• Manage and maintain supplier databases, purchase records, contracts, and other procurement-related documentation.
• Implement strategic sourcing initiatives, including the evaluation and development of local and international suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously review and improve purchasing systems, processes, and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and train new employees on purchasing procedures, policies, and the use of procurement systems.
• Conduct supplier visits, vendor assessments, and fieldwork as required.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply and continuous improvement.
• Monitor supplier performance, including delivery reliability, quality compliance, and service levels.

• Increase the number of accredited suppliers for raw materials, packaging materials, and non-COGS items to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.
• Expand the pool of accredited salted fish suppliers from one (1) to five (5) to support the requirements of the MRD Team for fish sauce and bagoong production.
• Ensure on-time delivery and fulfillment of AFA, MRD, and MSL requirements to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Develop and accredit at least two (2) qualified buyers/suppliers of fish oil and fish meal from the current baseline of zero (0) to improve sourcing options and supply reliability.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Purchasing Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in Purchasing Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain Operations.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement planning is highly preferred.
• Experience in using SAGE, SAP, or other accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, warehouse operations, and supply chain management.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements.