Highly competent Purchase Assistant with background in sourcing and procurement. Hands-on experience in vendor management, negotiation, and purchase order processing. Strengths include strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and adeptness at using purchasing software. Contributed to cost savings and improved efficiency in previous roles through strategic supplier relationships and keen market trend analysis.
• Assist in identifying potential suppliers, and evaluating their products and services.
Help send out RFQs, gather responses, and compare offers.
• Support the order placement process, ensuring accurate purchase orders.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing and new vendors.
• Assist in negotiating contract terms, including pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance, inventory levels, and reorder points.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, and ensure timely order processing.
Resolve discrepancies between orders and deliveries.