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:
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Identifying stakeholder requirements and execution of category plans
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Supply base optimization, market knowledge assimilation, analysis and application
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Managing the supplier lifecycle – accreditation, onboarding, performance and phase out
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Ensuring local sourcing practices and processes conform to overall procurement policies.
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Suggesting and working with the procurement leadership team to establish, process improvements, contributing to implementation and adherence on-site.
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Partnering with Global Procurement teams and internal stakeholders
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in relevant field
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For senior buyer: At least 2 years of professional experience and demonstrated knowledge of the food value chain. Preference to have handled food commodities.
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Prior exposure to category management, procurement or an engineering or operational environment is highly desirable.
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Demonstrated success in supporting a multi-disciplinary team in a project-led environment.
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Procurement and supply chain affiliations and/or certifications will be an advantage
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Amenable to work in Ortigas, Pasig (Hybrid Work Setup)