A Purchase Assistant (or Purchasing Assistant/Procurement Assistant) supports an organization's purchasing and procurement activities to ensure materials, products, and services are acquired efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time.
Key Roles & Responsibilities1. Purchase Order Processing
- Create and process purchase orders (POs).
- Verify purchase requisitions and approvals.
- Track order status from placement to delivery.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records.
2. Vendor Management
- Identify and communicate with suppliers.
- Request and compare quotations from vendors.
- Maintain supplier databases and contact information.
- Assist in evaluating supplier performance.
3. Price & Cost Analysis
- Compare prices, quality, and delivery terms.
- Negotiate basic pricing and commercial terms when authorized.
- Monitor market trends and material costs.
4. Inventory Coordination
- Coordinate with warehouse and inventory teams.
- Monitor stock levels and reorder materials as needed.
- Help prevent stock shortages and excess inventory.
5. Documentation & Record Keeping
- Maintain contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and delivery records.
- Ensure procurement documents comply with company policies.
- Prepare procurement reports and summaries.
6. Supplier Follow-Up
- Follow up on deliveries and shipment schedules.
- Resolve issues related to delayed or incorrect deliveries.
- Coordinate returns, replacements, or claims when necessary.
7. Invoice Verification
- Match purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices (3-way matching).
- Coordinate with the finance department for payment processing.
- Resolve discrepancies between invoices and purchase records.
8. Internal Coordination
- Work with production, operations, stores, and finance departments.
- Understand departmental purchasing requirements.
- Ensure timely procurement of required materials and services.
9. Compliance & Policy Adherence
- Follow company procurement policies and procedures.
- Ensure purchases meet budget and approval requirements.
- Support audits by maintaining proper documentation.
Required Skills
- Procurement and purchasing knowledge
- Vendor negotiation and communication
- Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, etc.)
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management and organization
- Knowledge of inventory management
Typical KPIs
- Purchase order processing time
- Cost savings achieved
- On-time delivery rate
- Supplier performance ratings
- Inventory availability levels
- Invoice discrepancy rate
Sample Resume Responsibility Statements
- Managed purchase orders and supplier communications for timely procurement.
- Obtained and evaluated vendor quotations to achieve cost-effective purchasing.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
- Maintained procurement records and prepared purchasing reports.
- Verified invoices and resolved discrepancies with vendors and finance teams.
- Monitored inventory levels and initiated replenishment orders.
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Qualification : Any Graguate
Location : Ahmedabad
Experience : 1 year to 3 Year
Salary : 20000 to 30000 Per Month
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
