Purchasing Assistant Buyer

MR DIY Philippines; Carmona; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

MR DIY Philippines is seeking a Purchasing Assistant Buyer in Cavite, Carmona, who will evaluate and facilitate approval on purchase orders while ensuring accurate deliveries. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and 1 to 2 years of retail merchandising experience.

The Purchasing Assistant will maintain records of all orders, organize meetings to outline purchasing requirements, and establish relationships with vendors. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential for this role, along with strong organizational and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field is required.
• 1 to 2 years of retail merchandising experience required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and approve purchase orders for accuracy.
• Monitor purchase order claims for compliance.
• Organize meetings to identify purchasing requirements.
• Maintain records of all orders and payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly.

Skills

Administrative and clerical skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or any 4 year business-related course

Job description

About The Job Purchasing Assistant Buyer

• Evaluate and facilitate approval on all purchase orders and coordinate with assistants and buyers to ensure accuracy of all deliveries.
• Monitor and evaluate all purchase order claims and ensure compliance to all company regulations.
• Design all purchasing contracts and associate procedures and policies.
• Design specifications for all services and equipment and recommend appropriate substitutes for supplies.
• Review all purchase specifications and issue appropriate bids to all suppliers.
• Organize and participate in various meetings and prepare required reports to identify appropriate purchasing requirements and design an efficient business plan to achieve all objectives.
• Performing inventory inspections and reordering supplies and stock as necessary.
• Updating and maintaining records of all orders, payments, and received stock.
• Establishing professional relationships with clients as well as vendors and suppliers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all purchasing inquiries.
• Resolve any discrepancies with vendors in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of all purchases, including invoices and receipts
• Reconcile vendor statements on a monthly basis.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree. Any 4 year business-related course. Retail course is an advantage but not required.
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience in Retail Merchandising, handling modern trade or store chain is a must.
• Strong background in administrative and clerical assignments with expertise on Microsoft Office (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point) and Open Office - Intermediate level.
• Great organizational, planning and time management skills.

Competencies

• Execution and people leadership
• Commercial and analytical acumen
• Supplier and stakeholder management
• Compliance and risk awareness