Purchasing Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce operating costs and boost efficiency.
• Maintain cordial working relationships with vendors and supervise vendor activities.
• Sign and review purchasing agreements with vendors, monitor their performance and renegotiate contracts.
• Manage purchase orders, oversee local and international shipping schedules and maintain purchase records.
• Coordinate with origin/shipper, broker and forwarder to process and/or follow up importation documents.
• Work with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepancies.
• Conduct ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management or relevant field.
• At least 2 years of working experience as Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Offi...