PURCHASING ASSISTANT

Maxim Textile Technology Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxim Textile Technology Sdn Bhd is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the procurement process, liaise with suppliers, and maintain accurate purchasing records. The role involves coordinating orders, monitoring deliveries, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

The candidate will research potential suppliers, compare products and prices, and assist with resolving invoice discrepancies. Strong communication and computer skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills and experience in computerized inventory systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and customers; resolve issues.
• Knowledge of inventory control techniques to keep stock balanced.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of purchase orders and send to suppliers.
• Monitor supplier deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Research potential suppliers and compare products, prices, and services.
• Assist with resolution of invoice discrepancies and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain purchasing reports for management.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Inventory control

Vendor communication

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Assisting in the development of purchase orders and sending them to suppliers

Monitoring and tracking supplier deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods or services

Maintaining accurate records of all procurement-related activities

Communicating with suppliers regarding pricing, product availability, and delivery schedules

Helping to research potential suppliers and compare their products, prices, and services

Assisting with the resolution of invoice discrepancies and disputes

Helping to ensure compliance with all company procurement policies and procedures

Preparing and maintaining purchasing reports for review by management

Issue purchase orders to suppliers, distributors and manufacturers

Ensure that orders received are accurate

Ensure goods received are not damaged

Handle goods throughout the purchasing process

Work closely with relevant departments to ensure products purchased are in line with the needs of the company

Maintain current awareness of industry market trends.

Skill and requirement: -

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Advanced computer skills and experience in computerized inventory systems

Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and customers as needed, resolving issues if needed

Knowledge of inventory control techniques, making sure that all goods are kept well-stocked for maximum efficiency of business or department, that there are no shortages or over-stock situations, etc.

Must be able to discuss problems with supervisor and work with the team to resolve them in a timely manner whenever needed

Ability to work with other personnel and handle customers in a professional manner, offering recommendations and suggestions as needed

Must be able to handle responsibility for keeping records of materials used in the office and stores

Must be able to maintain an effective system which will make sure that there are no shortages or over-stock situations in relation to purchases, sales or materials held within the storage room/warehouse.

We have established long term customer relationships based on trust and proven performances. Our customers are top ranking U.S retailers across all retails segments from department stores, mass merchants to specialty retailers. We have become the primary supplier in many of our customers' supply chain process.

We are also global supplier of casual lifestyle knitwear apparel to Europe & Japan

Ghim Li has reinvented itself to become an integrated one-stop service provider for the global textile and apparel industry.

We have established long term customer relationships based on trust and proven performances. Our customers are top ranking U.S retailers across all retails segments from department stores, mass merchants to specialty retailers. We have become the primary supplier in many of our customers' supply chain process.

We are also global supplier of casual lifestyle knitwear apparel to Europe & Japan

Ghim Li has reinvented itself to become an integrated one-stop service provider for the global textile and apparel industry.

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