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. - Review and process incoming inquiries and purchase requests, sending inquiries to relevant suppliers and vendors. - Prepare comparisons of received quotes and make recommendations to requestors, engaging in negotiations as needed. - Generate purchase orders in the system upon approval, and follow up with suppliers on order acknowledgements and delivery updates. - Coordinate shipping instructions with suppliers and liaise with logistics for urgent shipments or any delays. - Collaborate with the logistics department to review shipping documents and ensure proper documentation is saved for reference. - Update the system with shipping details upon receipt of goods, informing requestors and attaching relevant documents. - Assist the accounting department with invoice discrepancies and vendor payment issues, including updating bank details as necessary. - Monitor advance payments for third-party suppliers and prepare regular reports on open purchase orders, shipments, and payment lists. - Provide updated pricing and stock availability information to production and sales departments, as well as maintaining vendor and customer records in the system. - 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.