THE OPPORTUNITY

Big Ideas is a fast growing startup based in Manila servicing clients based in the United States and helping them outsource their operations and other business processes to the Philippines.

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to join the purchasing team of our client. Our client’s business is based in the USA and is a collective of premium brands in the tattoo, pet and beauty industry.

As a Purchasing Officer, your role will be to assist the purchasing manager in managing and operating all facets of procurement from intent-to-purchase to the final delivery and fulfillment of products and product lines.

This is a 3 month-long freelancing trial contract (full-time) that can be done remotely at home with a computer and a fast and reliable internet connection. 

Thank you for your interest. Please note that only qualified candidates will be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business, Accounting or related field. 
• 2+ years of proven experience in purchasing and inventory management or related work experience.
• At least 2+ years of proven experience in E-commerce buying, Multi-category purchasing, and Inventory Management.
• 1-2 years experience working with an ERP system.
• Must be proficient in Word, advanced skills and experience in Excel and have intermediate computer knowledge.
• Possess the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced, high volume work environment.
• Excellent written, comprehension, and verbal communication skills.
• Need to be able to speak, understand, and communicate in English both verbally and in written form.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bonus points for experience in consumer goods, pet care, or tattoo industry supply chains
• Willing to work graveyard shifts and willing to have shift schedules changed
• Has own fast computer or laptop capable of running required applications, software and has a decent Internet connection (at least 100MBPS)
• Has a quiet and distraction free work environment at home.
• Willing to take a pre-employment test and willing to have a background check.

JOB DESCRIPTION (SCOPE OF WORK)

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
• Executes international and/or domestic purchasing and logistic activities related to  procurement of finished goods, from intent to purchase through delivery of product.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as   set by management, through forecasting, planning and purchase order execution.
• Manages third party logistics; discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services  with third party logistics, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability,  delivery schedule and warranty. 
• Communicates with cross-functional departments regarding the status of product  purchases and inventory levels.
• Discusses product related issues, defective or unacceptable goods or services with vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Works with Accounts Payable to authorize payment for purchases by reviewing invoices and related documentation.
• Implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Consults with supervisor and management about problems such as supplier capacity, delivery schedule, equipment performance, output quality, and maintenance schedule.
• Any other duties and tasks needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Company’s Values.

WORK HOURS

• Work from home. Full-time, freelance, contractual position.
• 8 hours shift guaranteed per work day (with an unpaid, 1-hour break)
• Schedule: 8:00AM to 5:00PM USA, Pacific (PST) time, Mondays to Fridays.
• USA Holidays off and unpaid during the trial contract.
• PH Holidays are normal working days during the trial contract.
• Any overtime needs to be pre-approved by the client.

COMPENSATION

• USD $7.00 to $10.00 per hour based on experience.
• The monthly “take home” pay may vary accordingly due to Forex rates.
• Note that we will only consider candidates who are amenable to the compensation budget above.
• Monthly pay out. 
• Compensation will be paid by the hour in USD.
• Deposited to freelancer’s Payoneer account in USD.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Although you will be reporting directly to the designated manager from our client, you will also be reporting to and will be supervised by Big Ideas Social Media Inc, who is the consultant and service provider (Agency) of the US business.
• Big Ideas will be the one to provide your compensation and other HR and administrative needs locally.
• You will be classified as “Self-Employed” when it concerns legality and taxation.
• You will not be considered an employee of our Client or Big Ideas Philippines but instead, you will be a self-employed freelance professional.
• Big Ideas (the agency) will deduct a 5% Expanded Withholding Tax as per PH and BIR laws. (10% if you do not have a COR, Certificate of Registration as Self-Employed from the BIR)
• Contract is subject to an “evaluation period” and subject to contract renewal based on performance of the freelancer.
• Renewal or raise in compensation is subject to client discretion (and your performance) and is not guaranteed.

HOW TO APPLY

• (IMPORTANT) We will only process applicants who take our pre-employment skills and personality test
• Please click this to take the pre-employment test: CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE TEST
• You will be asked to upload your resume there (Please do so in PDF format and use your full name as the file name)
• Use a laptop or a desktop computer for the test. It cannot be done with your mobile phone.
• Make sure to place your full name and correct e-mail address so we may contact you
• It will take 5-7 working days to process your reports and you will receive them via e-mail
• Please do not e-mail us to follow up as our HR system and our hiring processes are automated. You will get an email whether you passed the test or not or qualify for the next steps.
• We are an equal opportunity service provider and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who pass the test, screening and selected for an interview will be contacted.
• If you encounter any technical problems or glitches, please send a report via email to Criteria Customer Support
• Good luck!