Purchasing Assistant

Talentify; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to enhance their procurement team. This hybrid role involves administrative support, liaising with vendors, and ensuring smooth procurement processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and a proactive attitude, thriving in a collaborative environment while managing various procurement tasks. If you are ready to contribute to a dynamic team and grow your career in procurement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a procurement-related position is essential.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties and respond to procurement inquiries.
• Liaise with vendors and ensure timely processing of procurement documents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

1 year of experience in procurement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with internal stakeholders and external vendors, and possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform a variety of administrative duties such as responding to routine procurement inquiries, preparing routine correspondence, taking minutes, and formatting, editing, and proof-reading procurement documents, spreadsheets, contracts, etc.
2. Prepare routine purchase orders, contracts, and amendments using standard form templates.
3. Liaise with vendors, obtain approvals (internal and external), and ensure timely processing of procurement documents.
4. Provide administrative support for procurement processes, including compiling procurement data.
5. Process the disposal of corporate assets, including receiving disposal authorizations, assigning disposal numbers, and preparing disposal orders.

Qualifications:

1. 1 year of experience in a procurement-related position.
2. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have:

1. Experience in purchasing and administrative support.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $47000.00 - $52000.00/hr.

Workplace Type:

This is a hybrid position in New Westminster, BC.