Purchasing Assistant

Source, select and manage vendors to attain the optimal performance level in terms of cost, quality, delivery and support Issue POs and liaise with suppliers for mechanical and electrical equipment and materials Price negotiation and generate summary report To prepare and verify Purchase Orders, Invoices, & Reports To ensure requirement and deadlines are met and fulfilled Maximize cost savings and ensure cost competitiveness Build and maintain good relationship with current and new suppliers Liaise with Project Engineer / Project Manager on technical issue pertaining to purchaser orders. Liaise Suppliers on orders and delivery schedules Resolving errors on purchase orders as required. Assisting with stock rotations as needed. Opens office mail on a daily basis and distributes mail to the respective departments Assist in submission to AP and update Summary of payment Update and monitoring project overall materials consumption. Update Summary of Awarded Project. Update ISO Approved Supplier List & Record. Assist in monitoring project costing by according to costing to costing form and actual expenditure. Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs Conduct market research for potential vendors and suppliers Track orders and ensure timely delivery Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts) Conduct market research to identify pricing trends Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices Prepare cost analyses Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders Liaise with Store Dept to ensure all products arrive in good condition