Purchasing Intern

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Purchasing Intern to manage quotations, inventory, supplier complaints, competitive analysis, and customer communication. Key Responsibilities: 1. Manages quotations and collaborates with freight forwarders to optimize costs. 2. Monitors suppliers and manages solutions in response to complaints. 3. Collaborates on market analysis to identify new products. **PURCHASING INTERN** *Key Activities:* * **Quotations with Freight Forwarders:** Send emails to various freight forwarders, consolidate information, and share it to select the best option. * **Updating the Blocked Inventory File:** Periodically upload inventory data to maintain up-to-date product status information. * **Supplier Complaints:** Collect information and file reports with suppliers to obtain compensation options (credit notes, discounts, additional parts in the next order, etc.). Maintain a complaint history. * **Competitive Analysis:** Periodically review competitors' catalogs to identify potential new products. * **Customer Order Status Updates:** Send weekly email or WhatsApp updates to customers regarding order status. * **Monitoring Label Verification Unit Support:** Print and affix labels; collect evidence requested by the label verification unit to confirm compliance with correct labeling requirements. * **Requesting and Gathering Information from New Suppliers:** Request all required information from suppliers and follow up with administration for onboarding. * **Data Entry into Documents:** Add updated information—for example, if prices have been set, include adjustments in the master file. **REQUIREMENTS:** * Student pursuing a degree in International Business, Accounting, Logistics, or related field. * Basic knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. * Organized and proactive; capable of prioritizing tasks. *Work Location:* *Prol. Las Torres 121, Regio Parque, Martel de Santa Catarina, 66367 Cdad. Santa Catarina, N.L.* **WORK HOURS:** 1\) 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM 2\) 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM Employment Type: Part-time Salary: $4,464\.58 \- $6,000\.00 per month Expected Hours: 22\.5 per week Benefits: * Company parking * Flexible working hours Work Location: On-site employment