Overview
$45,000 – 50,000 / YEAR
Assistant Buyer Responsibilities
Strategic sourcing of quality raw materials and/or packaging at competitive costs to support production and innovation requirements
Perform administrative duties pertaining to purchasing
Ensure uninterrupted flow of materials to support manufacturing and innovation
Demonstrate a systematic and innovative approach to problem solving.
Communicate effectively with suppliers
Compile reports on product performance and statistics
Maintain ERP master data, including material masters, vendor masters, pricing tables, contracts, etc.
Administer contracts and ERP requirements
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Requirements
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of relevant purchasing experience, ideally in a consumer-packaged goods company (with responsibilities for raw materials and/or packaging)
Professional verbal and written communication skills in English
Verbal skills in Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset
University degree, college diploma or post-graduate in business.
Working knowledge with an ERP system
Ability to influence decision-makers, excellent relationship management skills.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Advanced Excel skills)
In-depth analytical skills
Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
Strong problem-solving ability
Effective communicator
Works independently Initiative and teamwork
High ethical standards and strong work ethic
