Purchasing Assistant

1. Responsible for purchasing requisition, quotation enquiries, issuance of purchase order. 2. Coordinate with vendors to schedule deliveries and track shipment time to time. 3. Handle administrative tasks related to purchasing activities. 4. Evaluate requisitions for proper authorization and to pinpoint errors and items requiring further attention. 5. Review all purchase orders and invoices to identify errors and any unusual changes in volume or price. 6. Interview industry sources to remain continually updated on new products and services, and to identity prospective suppliers/vendors. 7. Research best transportation methods with vendors and carriers to obtain the fastest delivery at the most economical prices. 8. Coordinate all new materials orders with scheduled deliveries to alleviate excess inventory problems. 9. Liaise with relevant Authorities in ensuring imported materials/parts are duty/tax exempted. 10. Review incoming parts/materials and inventory control records for ordering and stocking. 11. Monitor the distribution of incoming parts/material for storage, labeling, etc.. 12. Review production schedules, inventory reports and work order with department/section supervisors to determine types, quantities and availability of required material/parts. 13. To perform other duties as assigned.