The Purchasing Assistant supports the procurement department under the direct supervision of the Purchasing Officer. The ideal candidate manages day-to-day administrative activities, processes purchase orders, schedules vehicle repairs & maintenance, coordinates deliveries from suppliers, monitors supplies, and supports the Purchasing Officer to prevent operational delays.

Order Processing: Create, process, and track purchase orders.

Vendor Management: Maintain daily communication with suppliers to confirm order details and delivery timelines.

Logistics Tracking: Monitor shipments and report shipment status.

Database Maintenance: Update master pricing lists and maintains supplier database.

Financial Coordination: Partner with the accounting department to process supplier payables

Sourcing Support: Gather quotes from new vendors