Purchasing Associate Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated purchasing associate to join our procurement team. The purchasing agent/associate reports to the purchasing manager and is responsible for identifying suppliers, researching goods and services, processing purchase orders, and verifying delivered items.
To be successful as a purchasing agent you should be able to critically assess suppliers, products, and services, and negotiate the best possible deals. Ultimately, an outstanding purchasing agent has a keen sense of business and maintains meticulous transaction records.
Purchasing Agent/Associate Responsibilities:
- Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services.
- Selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
- Monitoring inventory levels and determining purchase needs.
- Compare and review POs against invoices and backup documents to resolve discrepancies.
- Requesting cost proposals and negotiating contracts and prices.
- Preparing and processing purchase orders.
- Maintaining records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments.
- Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries.
- Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations.
- Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
- Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Assess quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
- Other duties as assigned
Purchasing Agent/Associate Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Degree in business administration, procurement, or a related field preferred.
- 1 year previous experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar position.
- Proficiency in CRM and inventory management software programs.
- SAP ERP System preferable
- Strong experience with MS Excel, Word and proficiency with MS Outlook and Power Point as well as Adobe Acrobat
- Detail oriented and excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong organization and documentation skills
- Strong research and analytical skills.
Full time Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm $25- $26 per hour
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, listed in Thailand (Bloomberg ticker IVL.TB), is one of the world’s leading petrochemicals producers, with a global manufacturing footprint across Europe, Africa, Americas, and Asia Pacific. The company’s portfolio comprises Combined PET, Integrated Oxides and Derivatives, and Fibers. Indorama Ventures products serve major FMCG and automotive sectors, i.e. beverages, hygiene, personal care, tire and safety segments. Indorama Ventures has approx. 24,000 employees worldwide and consolidated revenue of US$10.6 billion in 2020. The Company is listed in the Dow Jones Emerging Markets and World Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
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