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A leading company in Singapore is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to oversee supplier communications, prepare purchase orders, and manage inventory levels. This role involves analyzing purchasing trends, ensuring optimal stock levels, and collaborating with project teams to meet their supply needs effectively. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate purchasing activities efficiently.
Source the most competitive price and suitable product.
Communicate with suppliers regarding product availability and delivery schedules.
Verify purchase requisitions from the project team, clarify any unclear items, and recommend alternatives.
Check current stock levels at other project sites and schedule timely deliveries.
Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and prices, obtaining recommendations for substitute items from suppliers, and securing approval from the requisitioning department.
Verify receipt of items by comparing received items with the ordered items.
Match purchase orders, delivery orders, and invoices, and raise queries for any discrepancies.
Maintain accessible information by sorting and filing documents systematically.
Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
Maintain a good purchase order system and perform periodic updates related to suppliers, prices, and products.
Perform other duties related to the work as assigned by management.