Job Summary: You will provide administrative and operational support to the purchasing department to ensure the timely supply of materials, products, and services, guaranteeing efficient processes and continuously improving the department. Key Responsibilities: 1. Support the management and conversion of internal requirements into purchase orders. 2. Search for and onboard new suppliers (local, national, and international). 3. Identify alternative products and conduct price analysis. **About the Role:** As our next Purchasing Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the purchasing department to ensure the timely supply of materials, products, and services required for the company’s proper functioning. Your work will be critical to ensuring efficient processes, maintaining up-to-date supplier information, and supporting continuous improvement within the department. **Your Responsibilities:** * Support the management and conversion of internal requirements into purchase orders. * Execute efficient supply management in procurement activities. * Assist the Purchasing Manager in proactively sourcing materials. * Track deliveries from local and foreign suppliers. * Search for and onboard new suppliers (local, national, and international) in the ERP system. * Identify alternative products in cases of low availability. * Conduct price analysis of raw materials and supplies. * Monitor the material replenishment system. * Close purchase orders accurately and promptly. * Support the acquisition of furniture and equipment. * Assist the Purchasing Manager with additional operational and administrative tasks. * Prepare reports and track incidents (shortages, returns, delays). **Required Knowledge and Skills:** * Proficiency in computer systems (80%). * Supplier, pricing, and technical procurement information analysis (100%). * Basic knowledge of procurement and supply processes. * ERP usage for onboarding and tracking suppliers and products. **We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:** ✔ Proactive and self-motivated. ✔ Skilled in negotiation and problem solving. ✔ Organized and critically analytical. ✔ Effective communicator capable of coordinating across departments. **Requirements:** **Education:** * Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics, or related field (completed or in progress). * Technical or high school education is also acceptable if accompanied by verifiable experience in the field. **Experience:** * 2 years of experience in administrative, purchasing, logistics, or supply functions. Employment Type: Full-time, Indefinite Term Salary: $3,500.00 per week Benefits: * Discounts and preferential pricing * Additional vacation days or paid leave * Meal vouchers Relocation/Moving Ability: * 22040, Juárez, B.C.: Ability to commute to work without difficulty or plan to relocate prior to starting employment (Mandatory) Education: * Incomplete or ongoing bachelor’s degree (Desirable) Experience: * Purchasing: 2 years (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site employment