Direct Procurement Buyer

The Direct Procurement Buyer will be fully responsible for the sourcing and management of raw materials and supplier portfolios, with focus on feed additives, supplements and drugs required by ADM Animal Nutrition (Philippines). This role demands understanding on procurement strategies, importations, supplier relationships and product quality standards to ensure ADM’s high standards are consistently met.

Ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, building transparent and professional relationships with internal teams and external suppliers. In this role, you will proactively identify and implement process improvements, optimizing costs, quality and supply - reinforcing ADM’s commitment to operational excellence and long-term success.

• Ensures supply continuity by working closely with Material Planner, Suppliers and Global Category Managers.
• Monitors stock inventory and position in alignment with purchase strategy and supply and demand plan
• Understands the requirements to develop sourcing strategy with streamlined approach that leads to improved sustainability and quality
• Leads all sourcing, supplier negotiation and supplier selection related to raw materials nationwide in relation with Global Direct Procurement team
• Responsible for contract management including review, negotiation, and execution
• Provides regular cost projection and market price update to Formulation, Finance and Procurement team.
• Read market to strategize during bearish and bullish trends and recommend in support for product pricing strategy
• Analyzes spend data and identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Identify new or alternative ingredient, brand or origin for improvement of cost and product performance
• Develops supplier network for highly competitive sourcing and manages relationships with key suppliers
• Works closely with Cross-Functional departments - QA, Formulation, Supply Chain, Operations, and Accounting to ensure secured supply and manage non conformities

• Minimum of 5-years experience in direct procurement preferably in agri-business or trade industry.
• Self-driven team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills (collaboration across locations and functions; coordination with external partners and suppliers)
• Fluent in English
• Preferably with background in any ERP (e.g. MS Dynamics, SAP)
• General to Advance knowledge of software applications (e.g. MS Office, Outlook, Teams)
• Analytical mindset and strong problem solving skills