Purchasing Associate

Overview

The Purchasing Associate is responsible for supporting the procurement function by sourcing qualified vendors, negotiating pricing and contract terms, processing purchase requests, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. The role ensures compliance with accreditation requirements, maintaining accurate purchasing records, coordinates with internal departments, and supports billing and vendors settlement activities. The Purchasing Associate also assists in managing large procurement projects under the supervision of the purchasing officer.

Responsibilities

• Research potential vendors and ensure the vendor complies with necessary accreditation documentation.
• Handle petty cash budget of the department.
• Coordinate QS-required quotations for bidding (sourcing suppliers based on required QS specifications).
• Update latest prices of materials for reference by other departments.
• Create and monitor...