Procurement Assistant

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

What You’ll Need To Succeed

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