Purchasing Assistant

Position Summary, Responsibilities and Expectations

• Review, verify, and place purchase orders requested from planning requisitions
• Maintain ERP system data integrity through accurate data entry of purchase orders and subsequent updates
• Review and follow up daily on past-due purchase orders, process planning PO expedite requests, and report status to management
• Generate and submit the regular reports requested from management
• Resolve receiving discrepancies and process RTV transactions
• Manage supplier lead-time changes and communicate with the planning department to ensure accurate delivery schedules
• Support to have suppliers perform the on time delivery and execute the necessary escalation for suppliers’ rescheduling to the team
• Support the invoice process completion, i.e., monthly freightage claim, credit note, etc
• Support the special assignments and drive a good quality result to complete in a timely manner
• Procure materials, expense items, equipment and services within the provisions of applicable Government Laws and regulations and Company Policy
• Ensures all procurement activities comply with the Company’s Code of Ethics & Business Conduct Guidelines, Purchasing Policies & Procedures, and legal & ethical business practices

Essential Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience; preferred experience of handling components in high volume
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• A plus with Oracle ERP experience and MS APPs