PURCHASING ASSISTANT

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Job Summary: LAFARMED is seeking a proactive and analytical Purchasing Assistant to manage pharmaceutical product orders and optimize profitability through supplier research and negotiation. Key Highlights: 1. Manages purchase orders and tracks pharmaceutical product orders. 2. Continuously seeks alternative products and new suppliers. 3. Strong negotiation, analytical, and pressure-handling skills. *LAFARMED* is a company dedicated to the marketing of pharmaceutical products across Peru. The quality of our products and services has enabled us to achieve solid growth in market share within the pharmaceutical sector. We invite you to join our team as: PURCHASING ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES: · Generate purchase orders and track pharmaceutical product orders. · Continuously seek alternative products and new suppliers. · Manage quotations to ensure optimal market conditions. · Monitor purchase orders, sales orders, and deliveries. · Prepare supplier-based product analysis charts to improve profitability. · Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor. REQUIREMENTS · Student/graduate or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Pharmacy, or related fields. · Experience in procurement within logistics (Desirable). · Minimum 6 months’ experience in procurement for pharmaceutical companies, drugstores, importers, pharmacies, or apothecaries. · Strong negotiation, analytical, and pressure-handling skills. · Knowledge of pharmaceutical products. · Proficiency in Excel and Word (intermediate level) for inventory management and report generation. **CORE COMPETENCIES:** · Proactivity and results orientation. · High organizational, planning, and analytical capability. · Teamwork, strong communication, and negotiation skills. **BENEFITS** · Formal employment under the General Regime, with all statutory benefits (bonuses, profit-sharing, vacation, etc.) Working hours: Monday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM Employment type: Full-time Workplace: On-site Salary: S/.1,800\.00 per month Workplace: On-site