SENIOR BUYER
Make your next big career move by applying as KMC Solutions' next SENIOR BUYER
The Senior Buyer will own a defined set of commodities and suppliers for production and project builds. Execute day-to-day buying, assure on-time delivery, and drive year-over-year cost improvement while maintaining data accuracy in the ERP and supplier compliance to terms.
On top of your salary, here are the exciting benefits you can look forward to:
- Health Insurance/HMO
- Enjoy unlimited MadMax Coffee
- Diverse learning & growth opportunities
- Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
- Above standard leaves
The main responsibilities of a SENIOR BUYER include:
- Place and manage purchase orders for direct and indirect materials; confirm acknowledgments, ship dates, and delivery.
- Maintain accurate item, vendor, and pricing data in ERP; resolve PO, receipt, and invoice mismatches with AP.
- Execute sourcing events for spot buys and competitive quotes; analyze total landed cost and award per policy.
- Track supplier performance for OTIF, quality, and responsiveness; run weekly supplier huddles and corrective actions.
- Manage inventory targets for assigned parts; reduce excess and slow-moving stock; propose MOQ and lead time changes.
- Partner with Planning, Engineering, and Quality on ECOs, alternates, and risk buys; support NPI transitions.
- Monitor PPV, lead time, and expedite fees; escalate risks early with clear recovery plans.
- Prepare reports for KPIs and quarterly supplier reviews; maintain clean audit trails and contract files.
- Support customs and logistics documentation accuracy for cross-border shipments.
To apply, you must be an expert on the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
- 10-15 years of purchasing in manufacturing; electronics or electro-mechanical a plus.
- Proficiency with an ERP such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle; strong Excel.
- Working knowledge of Incoterms, quotes, and basic contracts; comfort with BOMs and part specs.
- Business-level English, written and spoken.
- Strong follow-through; able to manage a large PO queue and multiple deadlines.
It will also be favorable if you are knowledgeable in:
- Supplier development or basic cost analysis exposure.
- Certification such as CPSM or APICS is a plus.
The successful candidate must submit the following pre-employment requirements
- Scanned copy of valid NBI Clearance
- Accomplished Medical or PEME Slip (covered by KMC)
- 2x2 & Half body picture with white background
- Proof of government numbers (TIN, SSS, Pag-ibig, & Philhealth)
- Photocopy of 2 valid IDs – front & back (government-issued)
- Clear copy of your Birth Certificate (PSA or NSO)
- Accomplished HR Forms & Promissory Note (will be provided by KMC’s Onboarding Team
Click here to view the complete list of KMC’s pre-employment requirements.
KMC Careers
If you're a rockstar at what you do and looking to be a part of our amazing story, we want to hear from you!
We offer attractive salaries and benefits plus you get to work in some of the Philippines' best flexible workspaces. Our employees also get to enjoy exclusive discounts, rewards and freebies, and invites to our monthly events. We are always recruiting for roles in IT & Development, Marketing, Business Administration, HR & Recruitment and Legal & Finance Roles.
KMC provides quality employment opportunities for job-seekers looking for a career that is both challenging and fulfilling. We are also committed to providing equal opportunities at every selection stage. We do not discriminate due to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, and religion.
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KMC Solutions offers a variety of career opportunities in Metro Manila, Cebu and Clark & Iloilo. We are always looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who are ready to make their next big career move.
Our Culture
At KMC, we foster an inclusive and positive workplace for all. We push our members to succeed in everything they do through our collaborative work environment. We encourage our community to work hard and reach their full potential while delivering results that matter for our members and you as professionals.
We host amazing and quality events and implement people-centric policies to work flexibly. We ensure that everyone in our expansive network is engaged, from our internal employees and those who work on behalf our offshore partners.
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At KMC, we work hard and we are committed to putting our best foot forward in everything we do. Everyone is encouraged to be an individual while also working for the collective good of the KMC Community. We believe mistakes are opportunities and that you should not present a solution without a problem.
We also know when hard work deserves to be recognized so we reward our employees with monthly parties, free trips and much much more!
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