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Tasks include evaluating the Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders on a regular basis, developing and executing implementation strategies for all projects/business units, assisting in negotiation strategies, providing optimal level of customer service, preparing reports to identify cost cutting initiatives, and monitoring of delivery and facilitating the processing of payments.Duties and Responsibilities\nKEY\nFUNCTIONS/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n1.\nPURCHASE PLAN\nCoordination with the end-usersregarding the schedule of requirements and identify the needed items\n\nParticipation in theconceptualization discussion of the end-users to determine the feasibility\nof requirements and provide suggestions / alternatives\n\nFollow up the end-users ifexpected PRs based on the Purchase Plan are not yet submitted \n\nResponsible for the updating ifthere are movements and revisions on the purchase plan \n\n2. PR/PO\nPROCESSING\nReview Purchase Request (PR)received and ensure that descriptions and specifications of the items\nbeing requested are accurate and complete within the prescribed time\nperiod based on SLA \n\nExamine and prioritize urgentPRs through proper management of workload to serve immediate needs of\nthe company\n\nPrepare RFQ and send toaccredited suppliers who are capable on providing the items required\n\nPrepare technical tabulation /canvass sheet / canvass report to easily evaluate proposals\nand quotations\n\nCoordinate and secureapproval from the end-users\n\nNegotiate with vendors theprice, warranties, payments, and delivery terms, etc. with\nproper technical and commercial evaluation, providing the company\ncost savings \n\nCommunicate through constantinteraction with both end-users and suppliers for\nefficient transactions and to be in accordance with the SLA and/or\nPurchase Plan Schedule\n\nEvaluates PRs and providesalternatives to end-users to provide the company with the best value and\nquality items\n\nProvide resolutions to theissues and urgent matters before escalating to the team head\n\nLiaise between Requestor andVendor for the approval of the item being requested, queries, complaints,\nand other requirements.\n\nResearch on past trends and/orpricing for the specific item/service being handled \n\nProcess the assigned PurchaseOrders (POs) within the prescribed time period based on the Service Level\nAgreement (SLA)\n\n3.\nDELIVERY MONITORING\nEnsure delivery of suppliers inaccordance to SLA and/or purchase plan\n\nSet the agreed timeline for theservices\n\nProvide assistance and aid inthe resolution of logistics related issues and urgent matters\n\nAwareness in the capacity of thesupplier to deliver the items prior awarding\n\nAble to resolve issues in thedeliveries whether it be damaged, missing, etc. within SLA \n\n4.\nPAYMENT MONITORING\nEnsure on-time payment ofsuppliers by coordinating with Accounting\n\nValidate clarification on itemsand payment terms prior payment to ensure proper flow of money\n\nAssist in the collection ofrequired documents for on time payment processing\n\nLiaise between Accounting (ifapplicable to the team), end-user/site, and supplier for the payment of\nthe item being requested, queries, complaints, and other requirements\n\nProvide assistance and aid inthe resolution of payment related issues and urgent matters \n\n5.\nSUPPLIER BASE\nTo increase suppliers in eachcategory being handled\n\nSource suppliers (abroad orlocal) that can provide a balance of good quality and affordable products\n\nSecure accreditationrequirements from new vendors and endorse the same to the accreditation\ncommittee\n\nEvaluates vendors for thepurpose of determining their capability based on their performance to\nserve the requirements \n\n6.\nADMINISTRATIVE\n\nEnsure proper transmittal ofdocuments \n\nCoordinate meetings withsuppliers\n\nKeeping files and records (e.g.Request for Proposal, Purchase Orders, Vendor Files, etc.) for the purpose\nof ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with\nestablished policies and regulatory guidelines\n\nPrepare reports such as costanalysis, item status and monitoring, and other relevant to SCM\ninitiatives for presentation to management\n\nEnsure that purchasing processesare done legally and ethically \n\n7.\nCONSOLIDATION / STANDARDIZATION\nIdentify similar services forconsolidation from the different projects leading to faster processing and\nlower rates \n\n8.\nSTRATEGIC PLANNING\n\nUnderstanding the nature of thebusiness / project \n\nStrategic Planning andAssessment of the PR - 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