Procurement Officer

About the role

Efficiently conduct procurement of goods and services to meet the requirements of the company with respect to time, quality and cost.

Key objectives & responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Understand the overall purchasing process (PR-PO)
• Receive Purchase Requisitions and assess for accuracy and completeness.
• Clarify any ambiguity in the PR and translate into sourcing requirements.
• Identify suppliers capable of supplying the goods/service required, and request and obtain quotes.
• Assess quotes against requirements; engage with requestors/ stakeholders; advise of preferred outcome; obtain approval to proceed with commercial proposal.
• Update status and delivery timelines in trackers and provide other updates and reports as required.
• Expedite late deliveries with suppliers; engage with logistics to develop options for faster delivery
• Take ownership of follow-up work for certain material discrepancy reports received and process close out in a timely manner
• Manage and resolve, in coordination with Finance and relevant parties, any payment and invoice issues
• Assess and process new supplier applications
• Familiarize and implement relevant commercial contracts for goods and services.
• Ensure compliance to Austal Philippines Commercial Terms & Conditions for all suppliers.
• Responsible to review all processed orders per assignment, close out and clean up in accordance with terms and within project lifecycle period.

• Graduate of any relevant course or degree
• Effective communication skills written and spoken
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
• 3 5+ years working in a Supply Chain / procurement environment
• Experience conducting procurement functions in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment, preferably IFS or similar.

• Application letter and detailed resume (showing relevant evidence where above duties have been performed)
• Copy of Bachelors and/or Masters Degree (whichever is applicable)
• Any other relevant licenses and certifications

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.