Junior Procurement Assistant

Description

Job Summary: A professional to conduct market research, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts and purchase orders, as well as reconcile invoices and analyze financial reports. Key Highlights: 1. Market research and supplier evaluation 2. Negotiation and contract management with suppliers 3. Purchase order management and invoice reconciliation **Company Description** QIMA is more than a testing, inspection, certification, and compliance company. Our mission is to provide customers with intelligent solutions to create products consumers can trust. With a global reach spanning over 100 countries, QIMA serves the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries, supporting over 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and food producers. The company combines local expertise with digital solutions to bring precision and visibility to quality, safety, and compliance data. What sets QIMA apart is its unique culture: 6,000 employees live and make decisions every day according to QIMA’s values. Driven by customer passion, integrity, and a commitment to simplifying things, QIMA continues to revolutionize the testing, inspection, and certification industry. **Job Description** .Market Research: Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and trends. .Supplier Evaluation: Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on criteria such as price, quality, and delivery timelines. .Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure the best possible terms. .Contract Management: Manage contracts and ensure adherence to agreed-upon terms. .Purchase Order (PO) Management: Create, monitor, and manage purchase orders (Purchase Orders \- PO) in the NetSuite system, ensuring correct accounting classification. .Accounting Classification: Ensure all procurement transactions are accurately posted to the appropriate accounting accounts, in compliance with the company’s financial policies. .Invoice Reconciliation: Verify and reconcile received invoices against purchase orders and tax invoices, ensuring amounts and quantities are correct prior to payment approval. .Expense Report Review: Review and verify all employee-submitted travel expense reports, ensuring all information is complete and accurate. .Reports and Analysis: Prepare procurement reports and performance analyses for management. **Qualifications** * Education: Bachelor’s degree or currently pursuing one, preferably in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related fields. * Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience