Purchasing Assistant

Cleveland Industries Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Industries Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and process purchase orders. The role involves coordinating with shippers, brokers and forwarders for import documents and ensuring adherence to agreements.

Ideal candidates hold a business degree and have at least two years of relevant experience; fresh graduates are welcome. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management or relevant field.
• At least 2 years of working experience as Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer or similar role.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Highly proficient in the use of MS application.
• Ability to manage and handle multiple tasks.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Good time management abilities.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

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.
• Previous experience with international shipping and import documentation processes is preferred but not required.
• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management or relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Tasks & 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.

• Previous experience with international shipping and import documentation processes is preferred but not required.

• 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 & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management or relevant field.

• At least 2 years of working experience as Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer or similar role.

• Strong preference given to candidates with relevant experience, though exceptional fresh graduates will be considered.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Highly proficient in the use of MS application.

• Ability to manage and handle multiple tasks.

• Outstanding problem-solving skills.

• Good time management abilities.

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.