MicroSourcing

Purchasing Administrator - Senior

Philippines full-time Senior Salary not listed
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

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Position: Purchasing Administrator
Work setup: Work from home
Why join MicroSourcing?
You'll have:

Competitive Rewards: Enjoy above-market compensation, healthcare coverage on day one, plus one or more dependents, paid time-off with cash conversion, group life insurance, and performance bonuses

A Collaborative Spirit: Contribute to a positive and engaging work environment by participating in company-sponsored events and activities.

Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the balance between work and life that suits you with flexible work arrangements.

Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Inclusive Teamwork: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive culture.

Your role:
The Purchasing Administrator provides administrative and coordination support to procurement operations by assisting with purchase order processing, supplier coordination, documentation management, and inventory tracking. The role supports timely procurement of operational materials and services required across multiple service sites, ensuring compliance with internal purchasing procedures and service delivery requirements.
This position plays an important role in supporting facilities service operations by helping maintain availability of cleaning supplies, site consumables, uniforms, and equipment used by frontline teams across geographically distributed locations.
Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and processing purchase orders in accordance with procurement procedures

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to validate purchasing requests and requirements

Communicate with suppliers regarding quotations, order confirmations, and delivery timelines

Track order status and follow up on pending deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment

Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, and purchasing logs

Support inventory monitoring and replenishment coordination for operational supplies

Assist in resolving discrepancies related to deliveries, invoices, or purchase orders

Ensure documentation compliance for audits and internal controls

Support vendor onboarding documentation and supplier database maintenance

Job Description

Provide administrative support to procurement reporting and cost tracking activities

Resolve purchasing-related issues including delivery discrepancies and invoice mismatches

Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and budget guidelines

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field

At least 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement administration, or supply chain support roles

Experience supporting multi-site or operations-driven environments is an advantage

Strong organizational and documentation management skills

Experience working with procurement systems, ERP platforms, or purchasing tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and office productivity tools

Attention to detail and accuracy in processing transactions

Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders across operations and finance teams

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (If applicable)

Exposure to facilities services, property services, or maintenance operations environments

Experience supporting supplier coordination and inventory tracking activities

Familiarity with purchase order lifecycle processes and procurement compliance standards

Experience working with geographically distributed operational teams

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About MicroSourcing

With over 9,000 professionals across 13 delivery centers, MicroSourcing is the pioneer and largest offshore provider of managed services in the Philippines.
Our commitment to 100% YOU
MicroSourcing firmly believes that our company's strength lies in our people's diversity and talent. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces individuals of all races, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds. We provide space for everyone, embracing different perspectives, and making room for opportunities for each individual to thrive.
At MicroSourcing, equality is not merely a slogan – it's our commitment. Our way of life. Here, we don't just accept your unique authentic self - we celebrate it, valuing every individual's contribution to our collective success and growth. Join us in celebrating YOU and your 100%!
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