Purchasing Assistant

Location

United States

Posted

70 days ago

Salary

$80K / month

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Purchasing Assistant

Alchemy Consulting Group

This is a remote position. This is a full-time, Remote Purchasing Assistant role. The role requires a detail-oriented and efficient individual who supports the company's procurement goals and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities - New product development coordination and support - Review purchase request and create purchase order - Familiar with import & export document, payment for oversea vendor, ISF to custom & import cost for all of oversea shipments - Vendor price compare & quotation - Track import shipments and schedule - Estimate cost calculation - Communication and coordinate between branch and vendor - Product review and improvement Requirements - Bachelor's degree and above - 1 year above of purchasing experience and/or import document administration - Strong understanding of Purchasing Processes, Purchasing, and Procurement - General understanding of operations and supply chain procedures - Solid organizational skills - Working intermediate level knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel and purchasing software - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - A strong analytical mindset - Strong organization and documentation skills - ERP Experience - Bilingual (English & Chinese - Mandarin) Benefits - Flexible spending account - Health insurance - Paid time off - Retirement plan - Work from Home

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