Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant Responsibilities:Organizing trips to merchandising events and making travel arrangements as required.Attending meetings with vendors and taking minutes.Placing and tracking orders.Assisting with analyses and reports.Arranging meetings with stakeholders.Assisting with the inspection of goods.Assisting with negotiation strategies and making recommendations.Maintaining knowledge of market/industry trends.Issue purchase orders to suppliers, distributors and manufacturersEnsure that orders received are accurateEnsure goods received are not damagedHandle goods throughout the purchasing processWork closely with relevant departments to ensure products purchased are in line with the needs of the companyMaintain current awareness of industry market trendsConduct competitor analysis to identify popular productsKeep accurate records of purchases made