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