Purchasing Assistant

Interpool Prime Manpower Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Metro Manila is seeking a candidate to organize trips to merchandising events and assist with various tasks like placing orders and attending vendor meetings. The ideal candidate should have a degree in marketing, previous retail experience, and strong organizational skills. Excellent communication and proficiency in Excel are essential. This role involves fast-paced environments and may require travel.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience recommended.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Organizing trips to merchandising events.
• Attending meetings with vendors and taking minutes.
• Placing and tracking orders.
• Assisting with analyses and reports.
• Arranging meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Degree in marketing or similar

Job description

Responsibilities

• Organizing trips to merchandising events and making travel arrangements as required.
• Attending meetings with vendors and taking minutes.
• Placing and tracking orders.
• Assisting with analyses and reports.
• Arranging meetings with stakeholders.
• Assisting with the inspection of goods.
• Assisting with negotiation strategies and making recommendations.
• Maintaining knowledge of market/industry trends.

Qualifications

• Degree in marketing, or similar.
• Previous retail experience recommended.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Proficiency in Excel.