PURCHASING ASSISTANT

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support procurement and supply management, ensuring timely tracking of quotations, purchase orders, and documentation. Key Highlights: 1. Support in procurement and supply management 2. Timely tracking of quotations and purchase orders 3. Management of supplier documentation and requirements **We are an international company comprising over 65,000 employees and operating in more than 40 countries across five continents. As leaders in innovation and technological development, we seek experts who can drive sustainable development and find solutions to the world’s greatest challenges, such as global warming, overpopulation, and water scarcity.** **Job Description** Mission: We require a Purchasing Assistant to provide support in the procurement and supply of goods and services, ensuring timely tracking of quotations, purchase orders, supplier documentation, and user department requirements at ACCIONA Agua. **Candidate Requirements** **Academic Qualifications** * Technical graduate, bachelor’s degree holder, or pursuing higher education in Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business, Accounting, or related fields. **Experience:** * Minimum one year of experience in purchasing, supply, logistics, procurement, or similar roles, preferably within construction, sanitation, or service companies. **Languages and Proficiency Level** * Not mandatory **Additional Knowledge** * Intermediate-level Microsoft Excel, office tools, preparation of comparative tables, document management, and tracking of purchase orders and suppliers. **Responsibilities:** * Support the receipt, review, and registration of purchasing requirements from user departments. * Request and manage quotations from suppliers according to required specifications and conditions. * Prepare comparative quotation tables and support price analysis, commercial terms, and delivery schedules. * Track purchasing requests, purchase orders, and services until resolution and closure. * Support the issuance, updating, and archiving of purchase orders and associated documentation. * Maintain up-to-date supplier information and documentation, verifying that all required records are complete. * Coordinate with suppliers and user departments regarding inquiries, deliveries, observations, and committed dates. * Support tracking of goods and service deliveries, promptly reporting delays or incidents. * Support preparation of procurement reports and tracking dashboards for pending orders and deliveries. * Identify and report inconsistencies in requirements, quotations, orders, or supplier documentation. * Comply with internal procedures and organizational guidelines on confidentiality, ethics, and control. * Register and organize procurement documentation in the systems and repositories established by the company. ACCIONA has received the Top Employer 2024 and 2025 certification. This seal recognizes ACCIONA as one of the best companies to work for, due to its commitment to placing people management at the core of its strategy. We are an equal-opportunity company committed to diversity. ACCIONA aligns with Law No. 27278 and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, religion, or language.