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Reporting to: Procurement Cluster Lead
Duty Post: Batangas
Application Duration: This job posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled.
Procurement Specialist
This Procurement Specialist will be responsible for management of local procurement activities for GSC categories (CAPEX, Spare Parts, Engineering, Production consumables) within own cluster for JTI AMC in addition to supporting the local organization with other strategic procurement activities, including consolidation of requirements, bidding, negotiations and supplier relationship management.Contributes to the development of assigned category and implements the right procurement strategy in close collaboration with business partners within own cluster. Secures the supply of goods and services required by the organization to the specified quality, service and cost criteria through the implementation of harmonized and consistent sourcing strategies
As the Procurement Specialist you will:
1) Recommends and executes procurement strategies for categories in scope of his/her responsibility. Responsible for local procurement, purchasing & timely delivery of materials and services in line with the requirements of JTI entities in Philippines as well support Regional and Global activities. Ensures all effective tools are utilized for a complete procurement process and proper documentation relating to the process is filed and maintained. All tasks are done in line with the relevant policies and procedures.
2) Resolves issues related to vendor performance in delivery of goods and services. Supports the Payment Team in procurement related concerns on payments, closing documents, etc.
3) Regularly maintains purchasing related analytical reports. Supports decision making process of their supervisor and internal customers.
4) Manages existing supplier base in his/her respective area. Maintain effective communication with vendors. Regularly assesses supplier performance and communicates it to internal customers and assessed vendors to constantly improve customer-buyer-vendor relationship and vendor performance.
5) Monitor compliance with corporate procurement policies, code of conduct, operating guidelines, local regulations and visibility for corporate audit as well as JSOX requirements.
6) Support their supervisor and category managers in ad hoc procurement activities in accordance with the sourcing plan (such as Identification of requirements, support supplier bidding and negotiation processes, as well as agrees on commercial conditions by utilizing his/her negotiation skills) to ensure best combination of quality, cost and service parameters/conditions for products and services are attained.
7) Assumes responsibilities for additional projects, tasks as assigned by their supervisor and shows professionalism in all aspects of work.
Who are we looking for:
Education: Bachelor’s degree Work Experience: 3-5 years buying experienceLanguage Skills: Fluent in English (both spoken and written).Technical Skills: Strong system utilisation and analysis techniques for Procurement and sourcing activities. MS Office and SAP (optional). Functional Skills: Procurement, Purchasing, Relationship Building, Customer Service, ReportingAre you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!
Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
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