Purchase Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Assist Purchase Manager in placing orders as per requirements and comparing product deliveries with issued purchase orders.
• Support vendor management by conducting quarterly reviews and ensuring vendor compliance.
• Undertake cost-effective procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, and machinery/equipment.
• Control spend and focus on building a culture of long-term savings in procurement costs
• Develop and install appropriate procedures for the procurement of all RM PM and consumables.
• Handle procurement functions for new projects related to Factory Operations.

Requirements:

• Experience in purchase management, order processing, inventory management, ROL, vendor management, or relevant skill sets.
• Proficiency in market analytics, communication, and sourcing,
• Ability to undertake troubleshooting actions, especially in the movement of critical products.
• Proficient in the use of analytical tools for inventory management.
• Sound knowledge of procurement, vendor management, and advanced Excel.
• Familiarity with handling contracts in the procurement function.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience in a reputed industry.
• Knowledge of sourcing trims & accessories and handling national sourcing/procurement of Construction Chemicals.
• Experience in inventory management, physical stock taking, and supporting procurement functions for new projects.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience in managing procurement teams and continuous development of performance metrics.
• Familiarity with managing master databases, bill processing, invoicing follow-up using current systems.

Kindly note, this role does not discriminate based on gender and candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.