Purchasing Associate

Company Description

About Fredley Group of Companies

We are a food and restaurant service established in 2014 by one of the youngest entrepreneurs in the Philippines, Avin Ong. We are a Philippine-based master franchise of more than 205 restaurants and cafes nationwide. These brands include Macao Imperial Tea, New York Fries and Dips, Nabe Japanese Izakaya and Hotpot, Mitasu Yakiniku, Liang Crispy Roll, and Kenangan Coffee.

For more details, please check our website at www.fredleygroup.com and follow us on our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/fredley-group-of-companies/.

Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing Associate

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Associate is responsible for supporting the procurement process by sourcing, ordering, and monitoring materials, supplies, and services needed by the company. This role ensures timely purchasing, accurate documentation, and coordination with suppliers while maintaining cost efficiency and compliance with company policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and processing of purchase requests and purchase orders
• Source and communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules
• Monitor order status to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Verify delivered items against purchase orders and invoices for accuracy
• Coordinate with warehouse and accounting departments regarding deliveries and payments
• Maintain and update purchasing records, supplier information, and inventory reports
• Assist in negotiating terms, pricing, and contracts with vendors when required
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures
• Handle supplier inquiries, concerns, and discrepancies professionally
• Support cost-control initiatives and recommend alternative suppliers when necessary
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• At least 1 year of experience in purchasing or procurement (preferred)
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Good communication and negotiation abilities
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word)
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  
  

Skills and Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Time management and multitasking
• Strong coordination and teamwork skills
  
  

Additional Information

What to do next?

For this role, please submit your resume. There would be an initial screening from our Talent Acquisition Team.

Please do take note that we will only reach out to candidate/s who passed our paper screening.

Send your application now or refer a candidate to us! Thank you very much!

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