Associate III, Purchasing

Location: Taguig City, Philippines; hybrid work with 10 days of return-to-office per month, including two consecutive weeks, and dayshift hours aligned with the Singapore/Malaysia timezone

Company

A global technology distribution partner operating across 57 countries and supporting businesses through digital platforms, technology solutions, and supply chain services.

What you will do

• Submit purchase orders across multiple vendors and manage return-to-vendor transactions.
• Coordinate carrier communications and work with Finance to resolve open invoices.
• Prepare weekly sell-out and inventory reports.
• Meet with partners and support operational projects.
• Manage basic escalations involving missed service-level agreements and data inaccuracies.
• Support process improvements and coordinate complex order operations.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in purchasing, buying, or procurement; candidates without a degree need at least five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with SAP ERP and basic Excel.
• Experience resolving cross-functional shipment and invoicing issues.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume vendor accounts.
• Average English communication skills.
• Willingness to work the required SG/MY-timezone dayshift schedule and attend the office 10 days per month.

Nice to have

• Experience in the IT supply chain industry.
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts and managing purchasing systems.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and lead process improvements.

Culture & Benefits

• Continuous learning and leadership development opportunities.
• Culture focused on integrity, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Empowerment to challenge existing processes and make informed decisions.
• Global work environment supporting technology innovation and operational excellence.