Date Posted:
2025-11-06
Country:
Philippines
Location:
Lot 18 3rd Street, First Philippine Industrial Park, Tanauan City, Batangas, Philippines
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
Strategic buyer (SB) is responsible for sourcing of parts, cost management and supplier selection, within an agreed and defined commodity strategy. The SB will form a close, collaborative, working relationship with both the tactical counterpart and the commodity manager to ensure the business is supported from an operational perspective to support customer requirements, whilst also maximising value based on the commodity strategy. SB’s will benchmark and manage costs on and ongoing basis, inputting into the commodity strategy. Moreover, the SB will review and manage supplier performance, awarding work accordingly, in line with the commodity strategy.
Standard Tasks
- Sourcing- Process RFQ and Cost Data for production and development Galleys, including any pricing disputes and PPV
- Lead and manage minimal risk work transfers.
- Support execution and implementation of gated work transfers
- Manage effective communication with tactical counterpart
- Use knowledge and supplier dealings to input into commodity strategy
- Execute commodity strategies
- Support Galley enablement
- Manage Price Books and cost variances
- Analyse demand and pricing to set appropriate order quantities and batch size
- Review Supplier performance and agree plans with Commodity manager accordingly
- Supplier selection based on the above factors, in consultation with commodity manager if required
- Support Design to cost activities and execute these plans
- Manage cost down activities and the tracking of financial impact to bottom line
- Manage effective communication with key suppliers (weekly)
- Cost analysis & benchmarking in line with commodity strategy
- Review Supplier Capacity Details and plan accordingly
- Monthly Supplier performance review and appropriate action plans.
- Work alongside Commodity managers on problem solving analysis and implementing improvement plans (RCCA, DIVE where required)
- Drive continuous improvement within their pool of suppliers and across the business
- Respond and action commercial escalations as appropriate
- Risk management, including appropriate assessment, mitigation, business cases with recommendations
- Business Reviews and SRRM with key Suppliers
Level of Work
- Excellent cost management, negotiation skills and experience in supplier management
- Proven background in implementing cost savings strategies to realize savings
- Results and detail oriented, focused and committed to meet deadlines as well as business objectives
- Proficient in intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office programs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Driven, with a will to develop new skills and progress within the Company
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education
Related Experience
Degree Field
Certification(s) / License(s)
A Level/HND
C.I.P.S. Post Grad Diploma or equivalent purchasing qualification/experience
- Experience in sourcing and supplier management, including implementing cost savings
- Confidence with cost management
- Materials Management background MRP, ERP software.
- Experience in a Materials Management or similar role.
- Previous experience within a global purchasing environment, implementing strategies
- Proven track record of achievement in a relevant position
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly data and cost management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Business/Related Subject
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education
Related Experience
Degree Field
Certification(s) / License(s)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business related qualification
- Experience of working in Aerospace or manufacturing would be beneficial.
- Familiarity and appreciation of the Corporate environment
- Second language advantageous
- Appropriate Driving license
Business/Related Subject
LOCAL INFORMATION
- Travel requirement – Some domestic or international travel may be required 10% - 20%.
- Hours of Work - Standard Staff Hours – 39 hours per week
- Appropriate to the site where the position is fulfilled.
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