Purchase Coordinator

We are seeking a detail-oriented International Purchasing Coordinator to oversee the company's global procurement activities, managing both intercompany purchases and relationships with third-party suppliers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks including creating freight purchase orders for import and export shipments, processing requests for quotes and purchase requests, and negotiating with suppliers on pricing and terms.
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Review and process incoming inquiries and purchase requests, sending inquiries to relevant suppliers and vendors.
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Prepare comparisons of received quotes and make recommendations to requestors, engaging in negotiations as needed.
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Generate purchase orders in the system upon approval, and follow up with suppliers on order acknowledgements and delivery updates.
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Coordinate shipping instructions with suppliers and liaise with logistics for urgent shipments or any delays.
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Collaborate with the logistics department to review shipping documents and ensure proper documentation is saved for reference.
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Update the system with shipping details upon receipt of goods, informing requestors and attaching relevant documents.
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Assist the accounting department with invoice discrepancies and vendor payment issues, including updating bank details as necessary.
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Monitor advance payments for third-party suppliers and prepare regular reports on open purchase orders, shipments, and payment lists.
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Provide updated pricing and stock availability information to production and sales departments, as well as maintaining vendor and customer records in the system.
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Support team members during absences and contribute to the overall efficiency of the purchasing process.
If you are a proactive and organized professional with a strong understanding of international procurement processes, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role. Join our team and play a key role in managing our global supply chain operations.