Purchasing Assistant

Job Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders to suppliers based on MRP (Material Requirements Planning) data and demand forecasts.
  
  
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards are met.
  
  
• Track order status and expedite or defer deliveries as needed to align with production requirements.
  
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, and quality, to resolve procurement issues.
  
  
• Support cost reduction initiatives by identifying sourcing opportunities and negotiating with suppliers.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and industry regulations.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Purchasing related certification is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing/procurement experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel is a bonus
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast pace working environment independently and as part of a team.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills, meticulous, resourceful, able to multi-task
• Contract position could be extended or converted to full-time position subject to strategic business development and planning