Purchasing Assistant  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Issue purchase orders to suppliers, distributors and manufacturers
• Ensure that orders received are accurate
• Communicate with the suppliers for any purchase-related concerns
• Work closely with relevant departments to ensure products purchased are in line with the needs of the company
• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
• Research potential vendors
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery
• Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
• Conduct market research to identify pricing trends
• Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices
• Prepare cost analyses
• Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts
• Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good conditio

• Knowledgeable in Chinese language and characters
• Able to communicate in Mandarin
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Experience working as a purchasing assistant in the industry is preferred
• Good understanding of popular products in the industry
• Strong knowledge of industry market trends and conditions
• Excellent interpersonal and social skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Flexible to travel to meet with suppliers, distributors and manufacturers as required

URGENT!