Job Description
Technical Buying is tasked with screening and evaluating a supplier to choose the best materials, products, or services for their business, often to enhance customer satisfaction.
Often working for retail or wholesale companies, technical buyers decide which products go on shelves or into online catalogs.
They have strong analytical and negotiating skills, and they know how to find good deals.
Duties include researching products, negotiating prices, purchasing large quantities, and communicating product specifications to other teams.
Other objectives include relationship management and product development.
Preferred qualifications for this career include a bachelor's degree in business or accounting and experience in purchasing or distribution environments.
Certification is also preferred.
- Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
- Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
- Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
- Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
- Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinate with inventory team, management, and stockroom as required.
- Assess quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
- Ability to travel.
Qualification and Skills
- Bachelor's Degree of Mechanical Engineering
- Relevant experience preferred.
- Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
- Proficient in appropriate software.
- Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: Php30,000.00 - Php35,000.00 per month
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- 13th month salary
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Parañaque City: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)