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Purchasing and Inventory Associate
Job Location:
Job Location:
Manila - Philippines
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
28 October 2026 (18 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
25 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Purchasing and Inventory Associate supports purchasing operations inventory management supplier coordination and administrative processes. This role works closely with the Purchasing Manager and internal teams to maintain optimal inventory levels ensure accurate purchasing records support cost efficiency and facilitate smooth supply chain operations.
The position is ideal for an organized and detail-oriented individual with strong coordination and analytical skills who can help ensure timely order fulfillment and efficient purchasing activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing and Inventory Management
- Monitor inventory levels and assist in maintaining appropriate stock levels based on demand reorder points and supply requirements.
- Support purchasing activities to ensure product availability and timely replenishment.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to facilitate efficient order processing and delivery.
- Assist in monitoring purchasing budgets and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
- Track outstanding supplier transactions and coordinate with relevant teams to facilitate timely settlement of accounts.
Supplier Coordination and Operational Support
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding orders pricing product availability promotions and other purchasing-related concerns.
- Assist in implementing purchasing procedures promotional activities and operational initiatives.
- Maintain accurate product and supplier information in internal systems including prices discounts rebates barcodes and shelf-life details.
- Prepare and maintain purchasing documents reports and records to support accounting and operational requirements.
- Monitor product returns including damaged goods saleable stocks and discontinued items and coordinate their timely processing.
- Respond promptly to inquiries and requests from internal teams and external partners.
Market Research and Business Support
- Conduct price checks and gather market and competitor information to support purchasing decisions.
- Assist in preparing reports presentations and other materials for supplier meetings and business reviews.
- Participate in supplier meetings events and other business activities as needed.
- Follow up with suppliers on outstanding concerns ongoing projects and agreed deliverables.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Purchasing Manager as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Marketing or any related four-year business course.
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail particularly in handling records reports and data.
- Good communication and coordination skills when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Basic analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with numerical data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel is an advantage.
- Knowledge of inventory management purchasing processes or supply chain operations is an advantage.
- Ability to speak Chinese is a plus.
