PURCHASING ASSISTANT

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to efficiently manage procurement processes, ensuring compliance with deadlines and commercial terms. Key Highlights: 1. Manages and processes purchase requests and purchase orders 2. Coordinates with suppliers and internal departments to ensure availability 3. Proposes improvements in procurement and logistics processes for efficiency We are an engineering and telecommunications services company currently seeking a **Purchasing Assistant** to strengthen the department through efficient procurement process management, ensuring compliance with delivery timelines, documentation control, and competitive commercial terms. **Main Responsibilities** * Manage and process purchase requests, validating technical and commercial specifications. * Issue purchase orders and ensure their proper registration in the system. * Conduct continuous follow-up on purchase orders, guaranteeing compliance with agreed timelines and terms. * Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and alert potential deviations. * Maintain constant communication with the warehouse and internal departments to ensure product availability. * Verify document compliance (purchase orders, shipping guides, and invoices). * Coordinate material receipt with the warehouse, ensuring proper conformity. * Prepare management reports (purchase tracking, pricing, delivery times, and supplier performance). * Keep ERP system data up to date. * Propose improvements in procurement and logistics processes aimed at operational efficiency. **Requirements** * Graduate or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related fields. * Minimum 1 year of experience in purchasing, procurement, or logistics functions. * Experience in managing and tracking purchase orders. * Knowledge of operational negotiation with suppliers. * Intermediate-level Excel proficiency. * Experience with ERP systems (CONTANET preferred). * Strong organizational, tracking, and information management skills. **Key Competencies** * Planning and organization * Effective communication * Analytical thinking and attention to detail * Proactivity * Results orientation Salary: S/.1,500\.00 \- S/.1,700\.00 per month Application Questions: * Do you have at least 1 year of experience in purchasing, logistics, or procurement? * Have you managed end-to-end issuance and tracking of purchase orders? * What is your Excel proficiency level, and which tools do you use most frequently? * Have you coordinated directly with suppliers to ensure delivery timelines? * What are your salary expectations? Work Location: On-site employment