Purchase Assistant

As a Purchasing Assistant, your role will involve monitoring stock levels, researching potential vendors, tracking orders, updating internal databases, and ensuring timely delivery. You will also be responsible for conducting market research, evaluating offers from vendors, negotiating prices, preparing cost analyses, and maintaining records of invoices and contracts. Additionally, you will need to follow up with suppliers, liaise with warehouse staff, and ensure that all products arrive in good condition. To excel in this role, you should have work experience as a Purchasing Assistant or in a similar role, a good understanding of supply chain procedures, hands-on experience with purchasing software, advanced knowledge of MS Excel, and familiarity with market research. Strong organizational skills and a B.Sc. in Logistics, Business Administration, or a relevant field are also required. In terms of qualifications, you should have: - Work experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer, or similar role - Good understanding of supply chain procedures - Hands-on experience with purchasing software - Advanced knowledge of MS Excel - Knowledge of market research - Solid organizational skills - B.Sc. in Logistics, Business Administration, or relevant field As for additional details about the company, there are benefits such as food provided, health insurance, leave encashment, and provident fund. The job type is full-time and permanent, with a day shift schedule. There are also performance bonuses and yearly bonuses available. If you are interested in this opportunity, please be prepared to answer application questions about your current salary, expected salary, and years of experience. The work location is in Ernakulam, Kerala, so reliable commuting or planning to relocate before starting work is preferred.,