Buyer

Buyer

Job Category: Support Group
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Cebu City

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We are looking to hire a highly motivated and experienced Buyer who will be responsible for ensuring that the acquisition of goods and services are efficient and timely across the hospital. The Buyer ensures to implement all inventory controls and cost saving measures related to the purchase of supplies and materials by the respective departments in Chong Hua Hospital. Such activities may include, but not limited to, validation of requests, movement and storage of inventory, communicating with customers, vendors and suppliers, among others. S/He ensures that all procurement related activities are in alignment with the department’s policies and standards.

The Buyer also assists the team with the sourcing, analysis and other contracting activities, such as review of contracts and agreements and will act as a mentor to junior staff members, including regular educational sessions for the procurement team.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

These tasks are subject to change depending on the nature of service of the division/department or business direction.      

  • Plans and organizes relevant activities and schedules to ensure efficient delivery of service in the department and ensures to meet the expectations of internal clients. Sample tasks may be, but not limited to: Maintains the effective and efficient execution of his/her tasks and responsibilities by ensuring consistent compliance with existing protocols, guidelines, processes, procedures, standards, etc. of the division, department, unit, and hospital. 
  • Involves in the review of contract provisions and its parameters to identify areas for improvement in the quality and efficiency of service in the department. Ensures that suppliers are in compliant with the requirements needed for accreditation, renewal and other company requirements and standards as stipulated in the contract. 
  • Uses sound judgment, diplomacy, and confidentiality with respect to the procurement process, ensuring integrity of the respondents’ bid information when applicable. 
  • Implements cost-control programs and initiatives in all procurement activities to generate savings for the organization and continuously looks for opportunities for savings. 
  • Identifies trends related to items and services that justify contracting and/or data management opportunities. 
  • Does buyer tasks as required by the immediate superior.  
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  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field with at least five (5) years in procurement – with supervisory position in materials management or the equivalent in education and experience required, inclusive of two (2) years specialist role in the procurement.
  • Knowledge in Economics and Accounting principles and practices required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; Strong negotiating skills; Strong mathematical skills and self-motivation required.
  • Advance ability in spreadsheet modelling software such as Excel is required and a moderate proficiency in PowerPoint presentation and data analysis.
  • Good English communication skills, both oral and written. Can speak the Visayan dialect and/or Tagalog.
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