Senior Buyer

Location: PH GBS Manila, Philippines; hybrid work arrangement

Company

A global tire manufacturer employing approximately 63,000 people and operating manufacturing facilities in 19 countries, with innovation centers in Akron and Colmar-Berg.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end indirect procurement activities, including reviewing purchase requisitions, processing purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and service level agreements.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, conduct bidding and negotiations, and secure value across cost, quality, delivery, and contractual terms.
• Monitor and expedite purchase orders, resolve purchasing and invoice issues, and coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Maintain procurement data, vendor information, catalogs, and purchasing systems.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, drive supplier compliance, and support spend optimization across designated categories.
• Improve procurement processes, develop documentation, deliver training, and report key procurement metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or another relevant business or technical field.
• At least 18 months of procurement experience, including evaluating supplier bids, analyzing purchasing requirements, and accurately processing customer requests.
• Negotiation experience and strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities, resolve procurement issues, and drive process improvements.
• Effective English communication skills and a second language where required.
• Critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting procurement service level expectations.

Nice to have

• Experience in sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations, including supporting purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in PH GBS Manila.
• Collaboration with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and organizational financial objectives.