Purchasing Assistant
Summary
Coordinate procurement activities like issuing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and managing supplier communications for a Singapore-based company.
Job Responsibilities
- Review material planning requirements, issue Purchase Orders, and follow up on delivery schedules.
- Manage and monitor material receiving and delivery activities.
- Coordinate with suppliers on shipping arrangements.
- Expedite critical deliveries to support business requirements.
- Create and maintain data in the ERP system.
- Verify and maintain pricing accuracy.
- Reconcile inventory records and support inventory management.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support business operations.
Requirements
- ITE or GCE O-Level qualification, or equivalent.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication skills in English and Mandarin, as the role requires communicating with Mandarin-speaking suppliers and vendors who may not be proficient in English.
- Experience using ERP systems will be an advantage.
Experience
- Relevant purchasing, materials planning, or supply chain experience is an advantage.
- Candidates without prior experience are welcome to apply, as training will be provided where appropriate.