Technical Buyer

Job Requirements:

• College graduate, preferably with a Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering course
• At least two (2) years of experience as a Purchaser in the power, energy, or petroleum industries
• Strong understanding of corporate philosophy, policies, plans, thrusts, and strategic directions
• Results-oriented, with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
• Highly skilled in building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers/contractors
• Analytical and numerically adept, with strong problem identification and solution skills
• SAP proficient

Responsibilities:

• Manage the buying process for a defined set of goods in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Apply sourcing policies and serve as the interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders with respect to specifications and budgets
• Manage issues and schedule changes, ensuring all updates are reflected in ERP systems
• Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives to drive cost-reduction projects
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers and contractors, identifying opportunities for business savings using procurement best practices
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and contractors, conduct performance reviews, and ensure contract compliance while managing improvement initiatives
• Review and evaluate tenders and quotations from potential suppliers
• Prepare Purchase Orders in line with final negotiations, organizational targets, and requirements
• Ensure a professional and consistent approach in all supplier and contractor relationships
• Deliver briefs, updates, and reports as required
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and supplier developments
• Research and evaluate opportunities to reduce costs where possible
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, and support continuous improvement
• Process purchase requisitions and orders within the approved purchasing authority
• Actively participate in supplier performance reviews
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve pricing, quality, delivery, and invoice issues

Interested and qualified applicants may send their resumes to the HR Department at careers@phoenixfuels.ph.