Purchasing Assistant

As part of the largest Oriental Supermarket Chain in The UK, your responsibilities shall be included but not limited to:

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  Search for new qualified suppliers (both international and domestic), maintain and expand network and relationship with them. 
• Get samples, analyze quality and compare products.
  
• Negotiate price, terms and conditions with suppliers
  
• Collate purchase orders and purchase requisitions in order to order materials, goods and supplies
  
• Send them to the suppliers
  
• Review inventories and order as required
  
• Interact with the suppliers on a day to day basis
  
• Review deliveries against the orders/ Track the status of any orders.
  
• Deal with non-supplied, under orders, over orders and damaged goods.
  
• Ensure that any invoices are sent to accounts for payment.
  
• Produce and maintain all reports.
  
• Manage any procurement activities including posting purchase order on the e-till and SAP systems.
  
• Follow up with international vendors and UK shops over the phone for delivery schedules/shipment
  
• Prepare monthly purchase report in excel and share with VN and UK office
  
• Co-ordination with different UK stores, UK warehouse, UK head-office, Marketing departments.

• Working hour: 13.00-21.00 (Mon-Fri), 8.30-12.30 (Sat)
  
• Bachelor (Business Admin or/ and Foreign trade/ Finance and accounting)
  
• English (intermediate level)
  
• Accuracy and attention to detail, good analysing and coordination skills
  
• An understanding of data analysis
  
• Ability to work independently as a team in fast pace environment, excellent time management, meticulous and strong organization skills
  
• Result-oriented, organised, meticulous with good problem solving skills, resourceful with high initiative and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines
  
• Other required skills: Purchase skills, Vendor Development skills, Material Planning skills, Production Engineering skills, Stores management skills, Packing Material management skills, Office Coordination skills.

• Base salary, insurance, annual leaves, and Public holiday as per Vietnamese law.
  
• 13th month of salary, salary review once a year.
  
• Team building trip, training opportunity in The UK.
  
• Young, dynamic working environment.