Purchasing Assistant

To Assist the company stores and procure goods and services on behalf of the Company

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Source information on suppliers, price, quality and delivery options for required goods and services
• Meet with sales representatives
• Constantly review and update product and supplier databases
• Prepare and process purchase orders
• Place and follow up orders, including troubleshooting if necessary
• Liaise with other departments with respect to their procurement and stock control needs
• Assist Stores Purchaser and Stores Manager with the day-to-day operations of the stores department
• Prepare purchasing logs to record all purchase orders issued or invoices received each week
• Communicate with suppliers and company personnel to address any queries with items supplied
• Ensure all goods/services purchased are in compliance with Company and statutory Health, Safety and Environmental regulations
• Any other duties as directed by the Stores Purchaser and the Stores Manger.

 Qualifications and Experience

• Five (5) CXC CSEC including English and Mathematics, minimum grade 3
• Certificate/Diploma in Inventory Management/Stock Control would be considered an asset
• Police Certificate of Good Character
• Valid driver’s permit
• Defensive Driving Certificate