The Purchasing Assistant is responsible in coordinating all purchasing related requests of the managed projects. He/she is also responsible in monitoring the status of all purchase requests from sourcing prospective suppliers up to delivery of goods/services and payment to suppliers.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY 1 Processing of Purchase Requisitions (PR)
- Review the accuracy and completeness of the received Purchase Requisitions (PR) as to its attachments signatory specifications and codes from the requisitioners.
- Submit the duly approved PR to FAI Central Purchasing for processing of Purchase Orders and awarding to the chosen supplier.
- Coordinate with suppliers and requisitioner regarding the results of canvassing bidding accreditation or periodic evaluation and other items e.g. deliveries billing problems etc.
- Monitor the status of all PRs received and provide a regular update to the requisitioners.
- Maintain and updates and all PRs and PO status in the monitoring system.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY 2 Processing of Purchase Orders (PO) received and Payment to Suppliers
- Coordinate with the supplier for the delivery of requests upon receipt of PO from FAI Central Purchasing
- Ensure that delivery of item ordered is complete and accurate by closely coordinating with the requisitioners.
- Ensure that suppliers will be properly paid based on the term agreed upon by closely coordinating with Building Administration and Accounting staff.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY 3 Attends to Requisitioners Suppliers and Accounting Concerns
- Respond to Requisitioners and Suppliers inquiries about order status changes or cancellations
- Respond to inquiries of staff and administration regarding Purchasing policies and procedures for the purpose of providing information direction or referral for addressing inquiry
- Coordinate with Accounting Department as to inclusion of Suppliers name in the Creditor Master File
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY 4 Performs Clerical Duties
- Perform general and clerical functions such as answering telephones distributing Purchase Orders copying and faxing for the purpose of supporting departmental activities
- Maintain complete files of suppliers contracts as well other necessary documents (e.g. suppliers company profiles) for filing and references.
- Arrange for meetings and conferences between the Company and suppliers
- Assist Superior on office transfer projects by attending meetings and other needed support.
- Perform other duties that may be assigned by superior from time to time.
Remote Work :
No