PURCHASING ASSISTANT

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Job Summary: A leading hardware industry company is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to manage the procurement of materials and services, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. Key Responsibilities: 1. Manages timely procurement of materials and services 2. Negotiates prices and terms with key suppliers 3. Maintains an updated database of approved suppliers Job Posting PURCHASING ASSISTANT Location: San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Jalisco Company: GUADALAJARA HARDWARE SUPPLIER Posted on March 12, 2026 Valid until March 23, 2026 Net Monthly Salary $12,000.00 Apply Reference Number: 21089322 Description A prominent company in the industry seeks: Purchasing Assistant. Position Objective: To manage timely procurement of materials, supplies, and services required for company operations, ensuring appropriate quality, quantity, and delivery timing. Responsibilities: 1. Receive and review purchase requests from various departments. 2. Verify stock availability and coordinate purchases to place orders with suppliers. 3. Ensure orders are accurate and meet established requirements. 4. Obtain quotations and negotiate prices, delivery timelines, and terms with suppliers. 5. Track purchase orders for materials, spare parts, and services. 6. Research and evaluate potential suppliers to assess their capacity to meet company requirements. 7. Collect and analyze supplier information regarding pricing, quality, and delivery times. 8. Maintain an updated database of approved suppliers. 9. Monitor order status and ensure timely delivery. 10. Identify and resolve issues related to orders and suppliers. 11. Maintain accurate records of orders and deliveries. 12. Collaborate closely with the purchasing team and other departments to ensure efficient procurement processes. 13. Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal customers to resolve issues and provide information. Position Requirements: Education: Completed high school diploma and/or incomplete or completed bachelor’s degree. Experience: Minimum 2 years in industrial procurement. Technical Knowledge: Procurement, inventory control, intermediate Microsoft Office (Excel), administrative control and document filing, ERP system usage (SAI system usage preferred). No objection to working location. Competencies: Negotiation and effective communication, proactivity and sense of urgency, organization and time management, honesty and responsibility in resource handling, results orientation. Personal Competencies: Initiative and willingness to learn, problem-solving under pressure, teamwork and collaboration with sales and warehouse, frustration tolerance and resilience. Requirements * Required academic level: High school or vocational training * Experience: 1–2 years as PURCHASING ASSISTANT * Knowledge(s) and tool(s): + EXCEL PROFICIENCY + PROCUREMENT * Language(s): * Skill(s) and competency(ies): + Results orientation + Commitment + Teamwork + Proactivity + Analytical and problem-solving skills + Negotiation + Leadership + Customer orientation + Communication + Pressure tolerance + Work quality * Candidate availability: + No travel required Schedule Monday to Friday Full-time 09:00–19:00 Schedule clarification: Actual schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:00–18:30, and Saturday, 9:00–14:30 Functions and Activities * Receive and review purchase requests from various departments * Verify stock availability and coordinate purchases to place orders with suppliers * Obtain quotations and negotiate prices, delivery timelines, and terms with suppliers The company offers * Statutory benefits * Indefinite-term employment contract Recruitment Process * Interview – Interview scheduled during business hours * Start date of your recruitment process: March 12, 2026 * Recruitment process duration: 1 Week About the company