BTO Purchaser

Job Description

Wrist Service Center Manila is looking for a Buy-to-Order (BTO) Purchaser who will be responsible for sourcing and coordinating the just-in-time supply of items in an efficient, punctual, and cost-competitive fulfillment of request for quotations and orders of the vessel. You will focus on optimizing the inventory of Wrist items to minimize usage on miscellaneous codes, while obtaining quotes for non-stock items and ensuring that all procurement process from order through invoice management are handled effectively.

What you'll be doing:

• Strategic RFQ Management
• Utilize your expertise to translate customer request to Wrist codes, effectively streamlining the process while reducing the reliance on miscellaneous (MISC) items.
• Play and active role in assessing the assortment, leveraging your understanding of market trends and customer preferences to make informed recommendations on assortment changes.
• Collaborate with Sales in responding to request for quotations (RFQs) with efficiency and accuracy, including obtaining quotes for items not presently in stock.
• Manage end-to-end process of customer quotes, receiving and tendering responses with utmost professionalism.
• Ensure that all quotations are prepared and submitted to respective sales responsible within customer-specified deadline.
• Supplier Engagement and Quote Acquisition
• Maintain a healthy relationship with vendors to secure timely and competitive quotes for items specified in RFQs and in line with the vendor trade agreements and contracts.
• Leverage negotiation skills to obtain favorable pricing and terms, aligning with Wrist commitment to cost competitiveness.
• Facilitate seamless communication with local vendors ensuring deliveries are aligned perfectly with just-in-time principle.
• Order Fulfillment Oversight
• Oversee the end-to-end process of order fulfillment, from initial RFQ to final delivery.
• Ensure that all follow-up activities, including order tracking, status updates and delivery coordination are executed flawlessly.
• Collaborate with Sales to ensure timely and comprehensive order confirmation.
• Actively manage and optimized stock item usage.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Foster strong partnerships with Sales and Procurement teams, harnessing collective expertise to achieve shared goals.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure availability of all requisitioned items, contributing to flawless delivery timeliness.
• Invoice and Documentation Management
• Execute Buy-to-Order (BTO) orders with finesse, encompassing diverse tasks such as invoice clearing, facilitating return goods and more.
• Continuously maintain and enhance procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within your area of expertise, driving process excellence.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in purchasing particularly within the maritime or shipping industry.
• Familiarity of maritime regulations and food safety standards to ensure compliance on the maritime requirements.
• Proficient in using ERP systems (Microsoft AX12) and Microsoft office.
• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills, adept to foster a positive relationship with colleagues, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Proactively make suggestions to the available item assortment and ways of working that will drive improved speed in the quotation process.

Location: Times Plaza Building, U.N. Avenue corner Taft Avenue, Manila

Work Set up: Hybrid

_At Wrist Global, we are committed to cultivating a culture of belonging where every individual feels seen, valued, and respected.

As a global company, we aim to reflect the communities we are part of, believing that our strength comes from diverse perspectives, experiences, and the unique contributions each person offers.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and we are dedicated to maintaining a recruitment process that is inclusive, fair, and respectful.

By fostering a supportive workplace culture rooted in belonging, we lay the foundation for meaningful collaboration and shared success._