POSITION PURPOSE
Responsible for the processing of request to purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services under the general supervision of the Procurement Head .Works includes the preparation of review of specifications, the receipt of bids or quotations, against specifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
1. Receives, examines and processes requisitions against the supporting documents/data related to the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment and services.
2. Identifies from the list of accredited vendors source of supply, and places orders with appropriate bidder(s) after careful evaluation of cost.
3. Compares cost and evaluates the quality and sustainability of supplies, materials, equipment or services.
4. Conducts vendor accreditation and recommend non-performing vendors for blacklisting.
5. Interviews and corresponds with vendors; keeps informed of new products and market conditions and trends.
6. Maintains records on purchase price information on both the open market and contract purchases and revises these as conditions changes; obtains quotations on open market purchases.
7. Analyzes purchasing trends and determine if a contract or order would benefit the Company.
8. Conducts Bid tab to compare proposals received from suppliers.
9. Arranges bulk call-off type Orders/ Blanket PO with Vendors wherever and whenever appropriate.
10. Evaluates requisition compliance against budget. Secure approvals for items beyond the budget.
11. Complies with the established system of the Company.
12. Attends Pre-Order Meeting in coordination with the Project Management Team and prepares the subcontract agreement under the supervision of the Procurement Category Lead.
13. Coordinates with vendors relative to shop/plant visit and inspections (if required) and monitors schedules of deliveries of ordered materials.
14. Perform tasks assigned by Immediate Superior from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Candidate must have at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Civil Engineering or other related courses

EXPERIENCE:

• At least two (2) years buying experience in a Construction Company

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledgeable of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software platforms

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong negotiating skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to work well with a team
• Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment

WILLING TO BE ASSIGNED AT TACLOBAN CITY
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:

• Day shift
• Ability to commute/relocate:
• Tacloban City, Leyte: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

WHO ARE WE?
It start with your vision. It happens with Octagon.
We are Octagon, a construction firm that champions success and commits to sustainability on a global scale.
Our vision is the foundation of our mission: beyond merely building, we are building legacies.
Our partners include the biggest local and global brands and businesses. They rely on our experience and expertise as our collaborators with the same goal.
The core values of Octagon come from the rich and ancient history of the Republic of the Philippines and are deeply inspired by the tradition and culture of Filipinos.
TRUTH AND HONESTY
Filipinos by nature are honest people that are full of integrity. We are true to who we are and where we come from. We are true and honest to our customers, partners, and employees. These are gold values for developing a successful business on the long term and is a key to overcome all challenges.
TRUST AND EMPOWERMENT
It is our honor to trust people, customers and partners, provers, and employees, which allows us to accomplish much more than others. It also empowers all our management and executives, who are confident and passionate to build a solid business and strong relationships.
COMMITMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY
From the beginning, we are committed and are responsible for our commitments and undertakings to the planet, to our country and the people, to what we do for our business and our community. Having dedicated and responsible people strengthens our capabilities, thereby making us grow healthier and more robust every day.
Job Type: Full-time