Procurement Officer
As a Procurement Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, goods and services to support the company's operations. This full-time position is based in Batangas, Calabarzon.
What you'll be doing
- Manage the procurement process from requisition to purchase order, including sourcing, negotiating, and placing orders with suppliers
- Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and research new potential suppliers to expand the vendor network
- Analyse market trends, prices and supply chain data to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend process improvements
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and provide tailored solutions
- Monitor and track order fulfilment, delivery performance and supplier compliance
- Prepare timely and accurate procurement reports and presentations
What we're looking for
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a procurement or supply chain role, preferably in the manufacturing industry
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Proficient in data analysis, using tools such as Excel to track and report on procurement metrics
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to resolve issues and optimise procurement processes
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field
- Knowledge of purchasing best practices, supplier management, and inventory control
- Preferably have experience using SAP
About Knauf
In this block you can choose to use the standard Knauf description, use your own or tweak the standard description to your role.
Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters & accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, floor screed, floor systems, construction equipment and tools. With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 86 countries, 35,000 employees worldwide, and sales of 10 billion Euro (in 2019), the Knauf Group is offering a range of career opportunities – in Europe, the USA, South America, Russia, Asia, and Africa
- Department
- Supply Chain
- Locations
- Knauf PH - Plant
Knauf PH - Plant
Workplace & Culture
Knauf employees play a large part in the success of the company. Their performance, competence and motivation are based on the implementation of the Knauf values of entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, partnership and humanity in the course of their daily work. Individual performances make a contribution to our joint success as a team. This is the basis for further growth of the Knauf Group.
About Knauf Philippines
Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 250 production facilities and sales organisations in over 86 countries, 35,000 employees worldwide, and sales of 10 billion Euro (in 2019), the Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.