Purchasing Assistant

Bunan Manpower Services; Taguig; On-site; PHP 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Taguig is looking for an individual to manage order processing, supplier relationships, and conduct market research. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities include tracking inventory and liaising with internal departments. Competitive salary will be offered.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and purchasing systems necessary.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process purchase requests and prepare purchase orders.
• Build and maintain good relationships with vendors.
• Conduct research to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track inventory levels and maintain accurate records.
• Handle various administrative duties for purchasing operations.
• Liaise with departments to understand purchasing needs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Good oral and written communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Purchasing systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Order Processing

• Receive and process purchase requests and prepare formal purchase orders for vendors.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain good relationships with vendors, and communicate with them to obtain the best prices and terms.

Market Research

• Conduct research on products and market trends to identify potential cost-saving opportunities.

Inventory & Record Keeping

• Track product inventory levels and maintain accurate purchasing records and databases.

Administrative Support

• Handle various administrative duties to ensure smooth and efficient purchasing operations, including scheduling and data entry.

Coordination

• Liaise with other departments to understand their purchasing needs and ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and good oral and written communication skills are crucial.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with computer software, especially spreadsheets (like Microsoft Excel), and various purchasing systems is necessary.

Industry Knowledge

• Understanding of industry trends, market conditions, and purchasing processes is beneficial.