Job Summary: The Purchasing Assistant manages suppliers, purchase orders, logistics tracking, inventory control, administration, and provides support to finance. Key Highlights: 1. Manages suppliers, from quotations to evaluation. 2. Prepares and issues purchase orders and monitors inventory. 3. Collaborates with accounting to ensure timely payments. **Core Responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant:** * **Supplier Management:** Request, compare quotations, and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery times. * **Purchase Orders:** Prepare and issue purchase orders, ensuring they are approved and received by suppliers. * **Tracking and Logistics:** Monitor order status and coordinate with the warehouse to ensure on-time deliveries. * **Inventory Control:** Monitor stock levels, conduct physical inventories, and record goods receipts/issuances. * **Administration:** Update databases, manage invoice, contract, and supplier documentation archives. * **Financial Support:** Collaborate with accounting to ensure timely supplier payments and validate invoices. **Required Skills:** * Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. * Negotiation and communication abilities. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems. Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $12,000.00 - $14,000.00 per month Work Location: On-site employment