Procurement Assistant

Description

Job Summary: Support the management, control, and tracking of procurement activities for construction projects, ensuring timely supply and cost optimization. Key Responsibilities: 1. Manage and control procurement of materials and services 2. Ensure timely supply and quality of inputs 3. Optimize procurement process costs Job Objective: Support the management, control, and tracking of procurement of materials, tools, and services required for construction project execution, ensuring timely supply, input quality, and cost optimization. Main Responsibilities: Request quotations from construction material and service suppliers. Compare prices, quality, delivery times, and commercial terms. Prepare comparative tables to support decision-making. Generate purchase orders and track them until on-site delivery. Coordinate material requirements with site supervisors and warehouse staff. Verify that received materials comply with technical specifications. Maintain an updated supplier catalog. Support price and purchase condition negotiations. Control and archive documentation (invoices, purchase orders, delivery notes). Track payments and invoicing with the administrative department. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering. Minimum 1 year of experience in procurement or related fields within the construction industry (preferred). Knowledge of construction materials and construction processes. Proficiency in Excel (intermediate-to-advanced level). Negotiation and analytical skills. Organizational skills and attention to detail. Proactivity and teamwork. Competencies: Effective communication Decision-making Results-oriented mindset Sense of urgency Honesty and accountability Working Conditions: Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Starting at $2,350.00 per week Benefits: * Gym membership discount Work Location: On-site employment