Junior Purchasing Agent

Join Our Team as a Purchasing Agent!

Responsibilities:
• As a Purchasing Agent at SMBC Marketing Solutions Inc., you will be responsible for:
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
• Develop Profitable Strategies: Formulate and implement purchasing strategies that enhance profitability.
• Negotiation: Conduct negotiations with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and conditions, including price, quality, and delivery schedules.
• Cost Analysis: Analyze costs, market trends, and other factors to recommend and implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining product quality.
• Order Processing: Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and manage inventory levels to ensure the availability of materials and supplies.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure that products meet specified standards and resolve any issues related to quality or delivery.
• Reporting: Generate regular reports on purchasing activities, cost savings, and supplier performance for management review.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all transactions.
• Shipment Coordination: Arrange shipments for purchase orders and track them until successful delivery (including international shipments).

Requirements:
• Experience: Proven experience as a purchasing agent or in a relevant role.
• Negotiation Skills: Demonstrable expertise in negotiating prices and contract conditions.
• Tech Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office and other applications and software.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both written and spoken English.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills to assess market conditions and supplier offerings.
• Organization: Outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Basic Knowledge: procurement, contract, performance of market research, data analysis, purchasing and supplier management best practices.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Team: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must have excellent command of the English language, both writing and speaking.

Technical Requirements:
• Minimum 3 years of related working experience
• Own computer with minimum specifications to perform the job function
• Fast and stable internet, with at least 25 MBPS (download and upload speed)
• Internet connection back-up
• With night shift experience for at least 2 years
• With experience in the related field for 3-8 years

Work Hours: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (Central Time), work hours may vary
Work Schedule: Mondays to Fridays
Rest Days: Saturday and Sunday
Work Condition: Full Time
Work Location: Remote

If you're ready to contribute to our success and take on a key role in our purchasing operations, we invite you to apply! Join us in our pursuit of excellence and growth.

Once you get absorbed as a full-time regular employee, an exciting benefits package awaits you! We offer HMO under Maxicare, a retirement plan on your first year upon date of absorption, guaranteed annual review, sick leave and paid time off, among others.

Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Kindly attach your resume link upon applying.