International Procurement & Import Officer

International Procurement & Import Officer

About the Company

We are a growing furniture company under Arquee Corporation, specializing in premium furniture solutions for residential, commercial, hospitality, and office developments. We are seeking an experienced International Procurement & Import Officer to manage global sourcing, international procurement, import operations, and Philippine customs compliance.

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Setup: On-site
• Work Location: MOA Complex, Pasay City
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Director / Owner

• Source and coordinate with international furniture manufacturers and suppliers.
• Manage supplier accreditation, quotations, negotiations, and purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with overseas suppliers.
• Coordinate production schedules and shipment timelines with international suppliers.
• Manage end-to-end import operations from purchase order to warehouse delivery.
• Prepare and review import documentation, including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and other shipping documents.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, and overseas suppliers to ensure timely shipment and delivery.
• Manage customs clearance with the Philippine Bureau of Customs and ensure compliance with all import regulations, duties, taxes, permits, and documentary requirements.
• Liaise with the Bureau of Customs and other government agencies to facilitate the timely release of imported shipments.
• Monitor shipment schedules, container movements, and import status.
• Verify shipping costs, import duties, taxes, brokerage fees, and logistics expenses.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, Finance, Sales, and Operations to ensure timely product availability.
• Resolve shipment delays, customs issues, and documentation discrepancies.
• Prepare procurement, import, cost, and shipment status reports for the Director / Owner.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen procurement, import, and customs operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Customs Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, International Trade, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in international procurement, import operations, customs clearance, or global supply chain.
• Experience in the furniture, home furnishings, interior fit-out, construction materials, trading, or related industries is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine Bureau of Customs regulations, import compliance, international shipping documentation, and freight forwarding.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers, customs brokers, shipping lines, and freight forwarders.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and effectively support the Director / Owner.

• Work directly with the Director / Owner on strategic procurement initiatives.
• Build partnerships with international suppliers and global logistics providers.
• Play a key role in expanding a growing furniture business.
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth.

Interested applicants may apply via JobStreet or send their updated CV to: cj.••••••••••@asyadesign.com