Purchasing Assistant I

Description

**Description and Responsibilities:** **Working Hours:** Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break **Level:** Operational **Employment Type:** Permanent – CLT ? Obtain quotations for materials, supplies, services, and equipment according to internal requests; ? Contact suppliers to conduct basic negotiations on pricing, delivery timelines, and commercial terms; ? Support the issuance and tracking of purchase orders; ? Perform follow\-up with suppliers regarding pending deliveries; ? Support the management of contracts, proposals, and supplier documentation; ? Update spreadsheets, KPIs, and internal departmental controls; ? Assist in registering and updating suppliers and products in the system; ? Verify purchase requests received from internal units and departments; ? Support minimum stock control and recurring demand management; ? Organize physical and digital files related to the purchasing department; ? Assist in monitoring supplier-related non-conformities; ? Handle administrative tasks associated with the department; ? Adhere to internal procedures, institutional policies, and corporate compliance standards. **Requirements:** ? Completed high school education; ? Preferred: currently pursuing undergraduate studies in Administration, Logistics, Business Management, or related fields. ? Basic knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes; ? Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office suite; ? Experience with ERP systems and ticketing platforms is desirable; ? Familiarity with negotiation techniques and administrative control. Soft skills: Organization • Communication • Planning • Attention to detail • Interpersonal relationships • Responsibility. Hard skills: Procurement processes • Quotations • ERP systems • Purchase order management • Supplier management. **Benefits:** Medical assistance, Dental assistance, Childcare allowance, Internal benefits, Meal voucher, Transportation voucher