Purchasing Assistant

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to manage inventory control, process purchase requisitions and orders, and support merchandise verification tasks. Key Responsibilities: 1. Purchase requisition and purchase order management 2. Stock alert monitoring 3. Support in supervision tasks Our leading southern-region company, dedicated to the marketing and distribution of construction materials and hardware products, is looking for top talent to join our team and take on the challenge of the **PURCHASING ASSISTANT** role in Arequipa. **REQUIREMENTS:** \* Technical degree in Administration or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Commercial Engineering, Administration, or related fields \* 6 months to 1 year of experience as a Commercial Purchasing Assistant in distribution and/or commercial companies \* Knowledge of construction materials or fast-moving consumer goods \* Intermediate-level Excel proficiency \* SAP system experience \* Must reside in Arequipa, preferably in Cerro Colorado or nearby areas (preferred) **RESPONSIBILITIES** \* Monitor stock alerts \* Submit purchase requisitions to replenish inventory \* Prepare purchase requisitions based on available stock and consumption forecasts, covering a minimum period of one month \* Generate purchase orders \* Verify absence of outstanding debts with suppliers before submitting requisitions for quotation; request information regarding stock quantities, pricing, delivery timelines, etc. \* Generate purchase orders for new domestic products \* Verify incoming merchandise receipts \* Support assigned tasks under supervisor guidance **BENEFITS** \* Formal payroll registration \* 100% statutory benefits \* Market-competitive salary \* Positive work environment \* Professional development opportunities Salary: S/.1,300\.00 \- S/.1,500\.00 per month Application Questions: * Which district do you reside in? * How many years of experience do you have as a Purchasing Assistant and/or in related roles? \* Your working schedule will be Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM — do you agree? * Compensation will be S/.1,500, formal payroll registration with full statutory benefits — do you agree? * Our office is located in Cerro Colorado, behind the fishing terminal via the bypass road — do you foresee any difficulty commuting there? Work Location: On-site employment