Direct Procurement Buyer

Job Description

Job Overview
The Direct Procurement Buyer will be fully responsible for the sourcing and management of raw materials and supplier portfolios, with focus on feed additives, supplements and drugs required by ADM Animal Nutrition (Philippines). This role demands understanding on procurement strategies, importations, supplier relationships and product quality standards to ensure ADM’s high standards are consistently met.
Ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, building transparent and professional relationships with internal teams and external suppliers. In this role, you will proactively identify and implement process improvements, optimizing costs, quality and supply - reinforcing ADM’s commitment to operational excellence and long-term success.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensures supply continuity by working closely with Material Planner, Suppliers and Global Category Managers.
• Monitors stock inventory and position in alignment with purchase strategy and supply and demand plan
• Understands the requirements to develop sourcing strategy with streamlined approach that leads to improved sustainability and quality
• Leads all sourcing, supplier negotiation and supplier selection related to raw materials nationwide in relation with Global Direct Procurement team
• Responsible for contract management including review, negotiation, and execution
• Provides regular cost projection and market price update to Formulation, Finance and Procurement team.
• Read market to strategize during bearish and bullish trends and recommend in support for product pricing strategy
• Analyzes spend data and identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Identify new or alternative ingredient, brand or origin for improvement of cost and product performance
• Develops supplier network for highly competitive sourcing and manages relationships with key suppliers
• Works closely with Cross-Functional departments - QA, Formulation, Supply Chain, Operations, and Accounting to ensure secured supply and manage non conformities

Your Qualifications and Attributes
Skills:

• Self-driven team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills (collaboration across locations and functions; coordination with external partners and suppliers)
• Fluent in English
• Preferably with background in any ERP (, SAP)
• General to Advance knowledge of software applications (, Outlook, Teams)
• Analytical mindset and strong problem solving skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-years experience in direct procurement preferably in agri-business or trade industry.

Capabilities:

• Strong Leadership
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Ownership
• Strong sense of urgency
• Resourcefulness
• Autonomous

Experiences:

• Purchase and/or Trade on Feed additives and supplements
• Stakeholder focus / business partnering experience
• Cross cultural experience
• Cross functional experience
• Financial Acumen

Job Requirement

• Works at Cebu Main Office Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. May require extended work time for urgent matters.
• Visit ADM facilities, Suppliers, and 3rd party service providers as agreed and approved by the Procurement Director.

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at

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