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Role: Purchasing Officer
Location: Hybrid hammerjack Makati or Pampanga Office

About Us:
At hammerjack, we're not just another outsourcing company - we bring together skilled professionals from the Philippines with businesses worldwide, leveraging expert operations and the latest technology to create connections that empower our community. Our mission? To improve lives by fostering meaningful professional relationships and driving success on a global scale.

Our Impact:
Over the years, we've built workplaces that empower employees to thrive, contributing in meaningful ways to the success and culture of companies around the globe. With our focus on professional services and our people-first culture, hammerjack has become a trusted partner for businesses and professionals alike, humanizing the outsourcing industry one connection at a time.

The Purchasing Officer is accountable for:

• Purchase order & MRP associated with the MDC.
• Timely execution of purchase plans to meet company & MDC needs.
• Material forecast budgetary cost control.
• Development of key supplier relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Execution of Monthly Purchasing Plan from MRP Process
• Raise purchase orders on time to ensure the MDC has the right mix of materials to support production plans.
• Ensure purchase orders are raised in a timely manner as per service level agreements with key suppliers (ie. By 5th business day of new month with EB Paris).
• Ensures adherence to policies & procedures & all current laws & regulations.

2. ERP System Maintenance (Master Data)
• Continuously update key master data info, including purchase price, lead times and material availability.
• Support Manufacturing Manager with creation & maintenance of BOMs where required.
• Regular review and follow-up of open purchase orders & taking of corrective steps where required.
• Regular review of supplier and purchasing processes to identify opportunities to save costs & drive efficiencies.

3. Supplier Relationships
• Develop & maintain key supplier relationships.
• Identify opportunities to save costs, reduce lead times, risk mitigation of material availability.
• Drive efficiencies with existing PO & supplier processes.
• Support regular review of a key supplier scorecard & QBR (quarterly business review) process.

4. Cost Reduction Initiatives
• Regular review of current spend & identify opportunities to reduce total spend & PPV (purchase price variance).
• Identify rebate, volume discount or improved terms with suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to reduce freight spend with suppliers.
• Drive rfp/tender processes that will improve current & future spend of the business.

5. Inventory Reduction
• Drive inventory reduction initiatives through reduced MOQ & material lead time initiatives.
• Reconciles materials usages & variances.
• Ensures Operations are undertaken with a safety consciousness top-of-mind.
• Ensures Operations conform to GMP guidelines & Company SOP’s.
• Develops & maintains Equipment Maintenance Schedules to ensure TGA Licence compliance.

6. New Product Introductions
• Support the business with New Product Introductions.
• Provides product costing details to Product Manager.
• Support timely delivery & follow-up of materials with MDC team.

7. Liaison
• Contributes at WIP Meetings representing Purchasing function.
o Ensures Operations viewpoint is heard.
o Reports agreements to MDC Leadership Team.
• Liaises with Product Manager as required to enable timely communication of product & packaging changes to internal & external customers.

8. Other
• Maintains knowledge base of developments in purchasing processes, systems & tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferably Tertiary qualification &/or APICS certified.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MRP principles gained by external study.
• Minimum of 5 years of Purchasing / Procurement experience.
• Demonstrated leadership role & demonstrable improvement results in a business operations environment.
• Exposure to Pharmaceutical &/or Cosmetic Industries desirable
• Experience in dealing with diverse relationship levels; high level of interpersonal skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Sound communication skills
• Responsible, organised, analytical with excellent planning & attention to detail
• Problem solver not just a problem identifier – focus on business improvement
• Ability to prioritise, multi-task & to meet deadlines
• Judgement, problem solving & problem analysis skills
• Approachable & welcoming personality
• Act as an advocate for change
• Inquisitive & objective mind, with ability to question
• Strategic outlook & contribution
• Teamwork
• Professional integrity & confidentiality

What's in It for You:

• Flexibility: Work hybrid (remotely and from one of our inspiring offices) and enjoy a better work-life balance!
• Inspiring Workspaces: Our offices are strategically located and designed to fuel your best work.
• Free Unlimited Barista Coffee and Booze: Enjoy refreshments from our cafe and beverage bar.
• Dynamic Open Spaces: Conducive for productivity and creativity.
• State-of-the-Art Security: Ensuring your safety and peace of mind.
• Game Rooms: Take a break and unwind with our recreational facilities.
• Competitive Compensation: Your talents deserve to be rewarded! We help you negotiate with our clients.
• Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
• A Supportive Community: Join a diverse and inclusive team that's dedicated to your success.
• Global Impact: Be part of something bigger and make a difference on a global scale.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to join a dynamic team and be part of something truly special, we want to hear from you! Apply directly on this job ad, and let's forge a brighter future together!

hammerjack is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.