Purchasing Officer, Makati

A Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, or equipment for a business. Their duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections, and taking inventory of current products.

Buyers perform market research, product tests, and evaluations and analyze competitors to determine what products are featured in stores, catalogs, and online marketplaces. They often have the following responsibilities:

• Developing an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders
• Delivering a weekly purchase order report to supervisors that indicates the invoice number for all closed orders
• Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products
• Assisting the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis
• Effectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate