SUMMARY:
A Procurement Associate provides administrative support for the Procurement Department of J&T Express. As a Procurement Associate, his/her job duties include canvassing, processing purchase requests, ordering supplies, and scheduling deliveries to ensure that J&T Express has sufficient number of necessary materials or equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in any program, preferably Logistics, Supply Chain, Import/Export Operations, or related field.
- At least 1-year relevant work experience in Procurement or similar field preferred.
- Experience in E-Commerce or Logistics is a plus.
- Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
- Strong organization and project management skills.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and relevant software.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review purchase requests based on current inventory and allocation of supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
- Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
- Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
- Perform buying duties when necessary.
- Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, warranty servicing, and other problems.
