Purchasing Assistant

Description

Job Summary: As a Purchasing Assistant, you conduct supplier research, negotiation, and evaluation; monitor inventory and orders; and support financial and administrative tasks—ensuring cost optimization and quality. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic supplier research and negotiation 2. Inventory monitoring and delivery assurance 3. Support in quality management and financial activities \- Research potential new suppliers to optimize costs and improve quality; obtain quotations from new suppliers and present options to the Commercial Director; \- Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, quality, payment terms, and delivery schedules; pursue cost reduction and improved payment timelines; \- Assist in supplier evaluation to meet quality management system requirements, strictly following all described procedures and maintaining them properly organized and up to date. \- Monitor supplier certifications required for production; \- Track supplier performance (on-time delivery and product/service quality); \- Request samples from potential suppliers; \- Monitor inventory levels, identify purchasing needs, place replenishment orders, and track delivery status; \- Monitor purchase orders and ensure on-time deliveries; \- Track operational costs using spreadsheets; \- Control and report cost savings related to services and materials to the manager responsible for purchase requests; \- Input invoices into the system; \- Update internal databases with order information (dates, suppliers, quantities, discounts); \- Assist the finance department with accounts payable and receivable. Requirements: Prior experience as a Purchasing Assistant or in a related role; high school diploma and/or currently enrolled in or completed higher education; proficiency in Excel/ERP systems; strong negotiation, organizational, and detail-oriented skills; knowledge of market research; proactivity; willingness to learn; solid organizational abilities; commitment to deadlines and quality; analytical and planning capabilities; good communication and interpersonal skills. Salary: R$ 3\.000,00 per month Benefits: Meal allowance (R$ 28.00 per day) and transportation allowance. Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00–18:00; Friday, 08:00–17:00. Employment type: Full-time, permanent CLT contract Compensation: R$3\.000,00 per month Benefits: * Meal allowance * Transportation allowance