Company DescriptionAboitiz FoodsAboitiz Foods is an integrated regional food and agribusiness company dedicated to creating a high-performance culture anchored on our time-honored values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility. Through the collective strengths of our subsidiaries, Pilmico and Gold Coin, we believe in sustainably feeding Asia's growth from mill to meal.We are constantly improving and optimizing our processes by integrating the value chain around Asia. We leverage our sector expertise and capabilities to deliver quality every time. With our world-class technology and culture of constant innovation, we devote ourselves to serving you better.At Aboitiz Foods, we embrace change and inspire innovation, leading the way in food and agribusiness solutions. Join us as we shape the future of food in Asia and build a culture where, together, we nourish the future.Job DescriptionThe Procurement Associate will support the procurement team in acquiring goods and services needed for the organization to operate efficiently. He/She will maintain a smooth and cost-effective procurement process, contributing to the overall success of the organizationResponsibilities:Ensure the accurate and real-time execution of tasks related to the process/es they are responsible for, including the recording of information and report generation in the designated forms and platforms (e.g. SAP)Integrate with other parties/ functions whose processes are interfaced with their processes (to enable alignment, efficient flow of the process, and effective implementation of controls)Purchasing Info RecordInput the negotiated and agreed-upon terms into the SAP system to create the Purchasing Info RecordEnsure the accuracy of data entered, including material specifications, pricing details, tax code and supplier informationRegularly update the Purchasing Info Record to reflect any changes in supplier details, pricing, or other relevant informationRequisitioningAssist in sourcing activities in Ivalua such as Request for Quotations (RFQs)Consolidate additional specifications in the text field in SAPParticipate in the evaluation of bids/ proposals from vendorsAwards supplierProcurementUpdate the Purchase Requisition with the awarded supplier in SAPGenerate and process purchase orders based on approved requisitionsRevise the purchase order (PO) in case of rejection, enabling the initiation of the PO approval process once again within SAPRequests approval for a reconsideration if the delivered materials fail to meet the QA inspection criteriaSupplier Evaluation & Performance MonitoringConduct evaluations based on the established criteria on a scheduled basisAssign scores or ratings to suppliers based on their performance against the defined criteria.Utilize SAP reporting tools to generate supplier evaluation reportsAnalyze evaluation results and provide recommendations for improvements or changes in the supplier baseCommunicate evaluation results to vendors and inform the relevant stakeholdersInbound DeliveryCreates Inbound Delivery for all items for pick up in SAP (if applicable)QualificationsEducation:Bachelor's degree, preferably in a business-related courseExperience:With at least 3 - 5 years experience in procurement, preferably in feed mill operationOther Requirements:Working knowledge in procurement procedures, logistics, and inventory managementKnowledge in feed mill operationsBuying and negotiation skillsPlanning, analysis, and good judgment skillsStrong interpersonal relationship skillsHigh sense of urgencyIntegrity and common senseAdditional InformationProject based, Fixed Term with 1 year contract subject for extension if needed.#LI-MS1
