Title:  Senior Buyer (Food)

The Senior Buyer will handle and contribute to the category sourcing strategies and ensuring alignment with Jollibee Foods Corporation’s (JFC) procurement policies and procedures.  This includes:  

  • Identifying stakeholder requirements and execution of category plans  

  • Supply base optimization, market knowledge assimilation, analysis and application  

  • Managing the supplier lifecycle – accreditation, onboarding, performance and phase out  

  • Ensuring local sourcing practices and processes conform to overall procurement policies.  

  • Suggesting and working with the procurement leadership team to establish, process improvements, contributing to implementation and adherence on-site.  

  • Partnering with Global Procurement teams and internal stakeholders

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in relevant field
  • For senior buyer: At least 2 years of professional experience and demonstrated knowledge of the food value chain. Preference to have handled food commodities. 

  • Prior exposure to category management, procurement or an engineering or operational environment is highly desirable.  

  • Demonstrated success in supporting a multi-disciplinary team in a project-led environment. 

  • Procurement and supply chain affiliations and/or certifications will be an advantage  

  • Amenable to work in Ortigas, Pasig (Hybrid Work Setup)