Purchase Executive

3M India Limited
Purchasing Associate CW Role Job Description Template (24 years Experience)
We are looking for a dynamic purchasing associate to join our company. In this role youll be responsible for procuring company equipment supplies and services according to the outlined budget. Your duties will also include establishing positive relationships with our vendors and maintaining a detailed record of all purchase orders.
To ensure success as a purchasing associate you should have excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact effectively with a variety of staff members in all departments. Ultimately an outstanding purchasing associate should have strong business acumen as well as a detailed nuanced understanding of the buying process.
Purchasing Associate Responsibilities:
Negotiating goods and services..
Creating purchasing orders and procuring company goods and services based on an approved budget.
Performing research and communicating with vendors and suppliers to find the best goods and services for the company.
Creating a database of purchase orders quote requests vendor or supplier contracts and updating it as needed.
Establishing and developing good working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Reviewing all purchaserelated documents for errors before it is sent to the accounting department.
Tracking and maintaining the status of orders and reporting any delivery issues to affected supervisors.
Responding to emergency requests and expediting orders as needed.
Creating monthly and annual purchase reports for management review.
Ensuring all purchased goods and services are up to company standards and in compliance with relevant federal or state laws.
Purchasing Associate Requirements:
A bachelors degree in engineering.
A minimum of 2 years experience as a purchasing associate or a similar role.
Excellent knowledge of financial best practices and the buying process.
Working knowledge of procurement management tools. Microsoft word Excel and advance excel etc.
Good customer service skills and communication skills..
The ability to create strong working relationships with personnel suppliers and management.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Exceptional organizational and timemanagement skills.