Procurement Assistant

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Job ID: 117486
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Posted: 12.11.2024

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Occupations:

Logistics-Transportation : General-Other: Logistics-Transportation, Purchasing

Job Description:

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT
 
Office Gems is facilitating the recruitment of a PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT for an Industrial Supply Company based in SOUTH TRINIDAD.
 
The main responsibility of this position will be to manage vendor relationships (local and foreign), send and receive quotations, and ensure that client needs are met through efficient sourcing of goods.
 
This position requires a working knowledge of hardware, electrical and industrial supplies and consumables.
 
DUTIES:

• Identifying, analyzing, sourcing and communicating with local and foreign vendors to prepare quotations for clients.
• Receiving Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and Tenders, researching and sourcing products and drafting responses to the RFQ.
• Applying analytical and critical thinking to overcome obstacles in sourcing products requested by clients.  Communicating with Management on the best options for sourcing of materials.
• Creating Purchase Orders for approval within the assigned deadlines.
• Gathering and relaying information to the Shipping Department on data collected from foreign suppliers.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to provide updates on the arrival of goods.
• Contributing to a more effective procurement procedure in keeping with recognised standards.
• Communicating with Management to maintain compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements eg OPR.
• Representing the Company at seminars, meetings and forums on procurement matters.

 
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a similar position.
• Experience in purchasing, customs and/or brokerage would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of hardware, electrical and industrial supplies and consumables.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• CAPE/Advanced Level subjects will be an asset.
• CIPS Level 1 or a Professional Certification in Procurement or Logistics will be an asset

 
A suitable combination of experience and training will be considered.
 
Qualities required:

• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to communicate with clients in a variety of possible situations, regarding procurement of supplies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized.
• Pleasant and enthusiastic disposition.
• Problem-solving skills.

 
Working Days and Hours are:

• Mondays to Fridays – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Saturdays: 8:00 am to 12 noon

 

Job Requirements:

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a similar position.
• Experience in purchasing, customs and/or brokerage would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of hardware, electrical and industrial supplies and consumables.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• CAPE/Advanced Level subjects will be an asset.
• CIPS Level 1 or a Professional Certification in Procurement or Logistics will be an asset

 
A suitable combination of experience and training will be considered.