Procurement Assistant

Responsibilities:

1. Determine the purchasing needs and work with other parts of the organization to forecast demand and evaluate inventory levels.
2. Negotiate with vendors to get the best possible pricing and payment options. Bid, award, and administer project supply, services and purchase orders to suppliers.
3. Cost management to identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the impact of pricing changes for goods and services.
4. Responsible for the management of the inventory.
5. Assist in the receipt of purchased materials and services, keeping detailed records of purchases and stocks.
6. Monitor deliveries and any past due shipments.
7. Build relationships with suppliers and manage their performance.
8. Conduct routine supplier business reviews, evaluating supplier performance and compliance.

What You’ll Need To Succeed:

1. Degree or Management qualification in Supply Chain Management/Purchasing & Supply or relevant.
2. Relevant experience in buying equipment and supplies, gained within the industry.
3. Deep understanding and professional experience with Purchasing Contracts.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
5. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
6. Excellent negotiation, customer service and consulting skills.