This opportunity is for one of the largest pharmaceutical/manufacturing companies in southeast asia**Purchasing**- Procures Direct and Indirect Materials & Services, maximizing cost efficiency, management of inventory levels, and availability, in support of operations' needs- Facilitates profitable contract management with Suppliers & Service Providers, and establishes a mutually beneficial partnership- Establishes and manages the Performance Management System for suppliers- Conducts regular review and build-up of a reliable network base of suppliers and vendors at an optimum level- Develops short- and long-term plans to improve sourcing costs and vendor performance.- Ensures optimum supplier base by developing new suppliers.- Oversees import and export process.- Reviews and updates forecasting model.- Interfaces with Global Procurement Team.**Production Planning**- Facilitates scheduling of In-House production and/or through Third-Party Manufacturers based on the Capacity Requirements Plan and sales forecast spread for the covered period.- Ensures that all packaging materials and raw materials are available to meet the production plan.- Oversees and monitors the actual production and delivery of finished goods based on the Production Orders sent to In-House Production.- Approves the loss report (pertaining to Toll Manufacturer) for submission to Finance- Employs well-defined performance metrics, including cycle time achievement and KPI attainment: customer service level and plant inventory standards- Manages the Production Planners in their respective specific line functions for production scheduling- As the need arises, advises Manufacturing Head on the possible deficit in capacity based on the capacity plan made- Analyzes actual inventory as reference for making Purchase Requisition and scheduling, to ensure efficient control of working capital**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent**Benefits**:- Company Christmas gift- Company events- Employee discount- Flextime- Fuel discount- On-site parking- Opportunities for promotion- Paid training- Promotion to permanent employeeSchedule:- Monday to FridaySupplemental Pay:- 13th month salaryAbility to commute/relocate:- Cabuyao, Laguna: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)Application Question(s):- Proven track record in Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing Company- Expected or Asking Salary