Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant will buy and/or source inventories/products that are essential for our company's day-to-day operations. You will review prices and quality and ensure optimal stock levels.
Purchasing Assistant responsibilities include evaluating vendors, negotiating contracts, and preparing reports (e.g. on orders and costs.) For this role, you should have good knowledge of market research, along with solid analytical skills to make sure you're identifying the most profitable offers.
Ultimately, you'll create and maintain a good relationship with key suppliers to ensure inventories/products are of high quality, supply is stable, and delivered on time.
Purchasing Assistant: Job duties and responsibilities include
Research and evaluate potential vendors and suppliersRequest quotes and compare and evaluate offers from suppliersEstimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchasesCreate and maintain good relationships with vendors and suppliersNegotiate contract terms of agreement, pricing, and supplyExamine and review products and supplies to ensure qualityTrack incoming inventory, delivery arrival time, and note actual arrival timeOrganize and update the database of suppliers, delivery times, invoices, and quantity of suppliesMaintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information, and invoicesWork with team members, supervisors, and manager to develop future purchasing plans and source potential relationships with vendorsAnalyze potential vendors and suppliers for future project needsEnsure all deliveries contain all goods requestedEnter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databasesPrepare reports on purchases, including cost analysesCollaborate with team members on contracts, invoicing, and other financial
Matters
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Purchasing Manager from time to time.