Purchasing Assistant - 1076

HF Foods•Grand Prairie, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for supporting business operations by assisting the buyer or purchasing manager to submit the purchase order to our supplier or vendor, maintain the relationships and follow up the products that we purchased until we fully received it into our inventory. Bilingual of Chinese Mandarin is preferred.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory and supply management systems
Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships
Direct experience with spreadsheet computer applications

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Chinese Mandarin is preferred.
Experience in purchasing is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce operating costs and boost efficiency
Maintain cordial working relationships with vendors and supervise vendor activities
Enter purchase orders into internal databases, oversee shipping schedules and maintain purchase records
Work with receiving team in the warehouse to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepancies
Conduct ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors
Negotiate appropriate contracts for pricing and supply
Organize and update database of suppliers, delivery times, invoices, and quantity of supplies
Analyze potential vendors and suppliers for future project needs
Collaborate with financial team members on contracts, invoicing, and other payment matters
Any other duties as assigned by the management