Buyer I

Requisition Number: 98854

Location: This position offers a hybrid work setup, with the office located on the 10th and 11th floors of Robinsons Cyber Omega, Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines 1605

Insight at a Glance

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally
• #20 on Fortune’s World's Best Workplaces list
• $9.2 billion in revenue
• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year
• $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally
  
  

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.

About The Role

The position of Buyer I is responsible for the procurement and management of manufacturer and publisher lines as it supports Insight’s operational and business strategy. This will include solving operational issues with suppliers, providing strong client service, and maintaining data accuracy. The buyer will be empowered to negotiate and resolve issues as they relate to their assigned product lines. As a Buyer I this individual will be assigned specific vendor tasks to support within their pods and will start being introduced to other functional tasks within the pod for teammate cross training.

Procurement Operations

• Responsible for purchase order (PO) creation and execution
• Process goods receipt (GR) for shipped or invoiced POs
• Work with accounting and suppliers to reconcile invoice variances
• Manage a ticketing queue responsible for advising on general sales and client ops requests including lead time, pricing, and general vendor inquiries within allotted service levels (SLAs)
  
  

Supplier / Material Management

• Engage directly with suppliers on purchase order management, partner with suppliers for error resolution
• Understand supplier freight policies and ensure all processes are being followed
• Negotiate with suppliers as necessary on pricing, lead times, freight, and expedited delivery
• Follow up to resolve open issues with suppliers
  
  

Strategic Procurement

• Responsible for tracking and monitoring status of shipments inbound to Insight client fulfillment centers, maintaining ETAs to Insight in our ERP system
• Working with our partners to identify and resolve inbound shipment issues such as reporting stuck/lost shipments, shortages, or mis-deliveries, and requesting credit for such issues. Collaborate with buyer IIs or above on the team to reorder inventory as needed in the case of lost/short/mis-shipments
• Assist price protection when needed
• Be AmbITious: This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• College degree preferred
• 2 years' experience within a buyer, purchasing or customer service-related role
• Strong client service skills and commitment to meet or exceed client requirements
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors, groups of managers, internal customers, and other teammates
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment while utilizing clear, concise communication
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with a focus on Excel. Previous SAP (software platform) experience is a plus
  
  

What You Can Expect

We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include:

• Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.
  
  

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!