Purchasing Officer

Overview

Talent Acquisition Officer @ TOA Global | Location: Manila | Shift: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday | Work arrangement: Remote

Experience Required: Minimum 8-10+ years' experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain, ideally within food, manufacturing, or related industries.

Unlock your potential At TOA Global, we empower individuals to excel in their enterprises, careers, and communities. Our global footprint spans Australia, New Zealand, North America, Philippines, South Africa, and South America, supporting clients in the accounting industry.

About this role

We are seeking an experienced and capable Purchasing Officer to manage the day-to-day procurement process across raw materials, packaging, and other key inputs. This role ensures continuity of supply and supports business growth by aligning purchasing activities with production schedules, forecasts, and goals. The successful candidate will work independently, reporting to the Senior Procurement Analyst and Senior Demand Planner, with reporting to the CFO. This is a mid-level role requiring maturity, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process a high volume of purchase orders in line with approved forecasts and requirements.
• Monitor supplier lead times, shipping schedules, and delivery performance to ensure continuity of supply.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with suppliers and freight forwarders, including confirmations, updates, and issue resolution.
• Support supplier evaluations on cost, quality, and reliability, escalating risks where necessary.
• Partner with the Senior Demand Planner to align procurement with sales forecasts and inventory targets.
• Assist the Senior Procurement Analyst with cost-tracking, purchase price variance reporting, and supplier KPI reviews.
• Liaise with Warehouse, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve discrepancies, product damage, or quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data within NetSuite ERP, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
• Contribute to process improvements across procurement, inventory management, and supplier communications.

Qualifications / Skills

• Minimum 8-10+ years' experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain, ideally within food, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to handle large datasets and link Excel reports with NetSuite ERP data.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience aligning purchasing decisions to demand planning and production schedules.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite experience highly regarded).
• Ability to work independently and manage end-to-end procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving capability with a focus on accuracy and detail.
• Proven track record of building effective supplier relationships and managing performance.

Key Attributes

• Mature, independent, and reliable – able to own procurement processes and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Proactive and solutions-focused – anticipates risks and resolves challenges before escalation.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment; adaptable and resilient to shifting priorities.
• Collaborative and team-oriented; works across Finance, Operations, Demand Planning, and Quality.
• Strong organisational skills; able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and follow-through.
• Commercially minded; balances cost, quality, and continuity of supply with business goals.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; able to influence stakeholders constructively.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in PO creation, data entry, and reporting.
• Team-oriented and supportive; helps colleagues across departments.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to own a critical role in a growing business. You will have autonomy to manage purchasing end-to-end while contributing to business improvements and working with senior leaders.

What’s in it for you?

• Health and Life Insurance coverage
• 21 annual paid leaves
• Annual salary review and increase
• Tenure Recognition Program
• Access to certifications and courses from Ab2 Institute of Accounting
• 20+ options of free coffee and chocolate drinks
• Breakout room with billiards, table tennis, or foosball
• Work-life balance and time off to enjoy personal time
• Diverse, caring, supportive, and high-achieving team environment
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
• Free on-site parking

We live by our values to cultivate growth and innovation.

BE AWESOME: Exceptional individuals create collective genius. We celebrate success and reward outstanding performance, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment.

KEEP IT REAL: We value honesty, accountability, open communication, and compassionate action.

BRING THE WOW: We strive for excellence and go the extra mile to deliver outstanding results.

DREAM BIG: We embrace continuous learning and improvement and seek knowledge and self-improvement.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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