We are currently looking for a Junior Purchase Coordinator.
Job:
1. Receive purchase requisitions and identify type of service or material required and verify if items or service are repetitive or new.
2. Verify purchase requisition details, check availability of requested items at project stores, prepare purchase orders and coordinate with Supervisor to obtain approval.
3. Arrange for submitting approved purchase orders and for inviting quotations from suppliers regarding requested items.
4. Collect quotations from suppliers, enter quotations in system, and generate comparison statements to analyze and evaluate suppliers.
5. Keep track of various reports and documents, update and maintain information for suppliers, and may participate in presentations, special projects, negotiation with suppliers, and other related activities as directed.
6. Perform other duties of a comparable level as assigned.
Job Requirements:
1. Proven work experience as a Junior Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Agent or similar role
2. Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
3. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel, ERP and other software
4. Understanding of supply chain procedures.
Sales Skills to Put on Your Resume
Although there are many types of sales jobs, certain sales skills are universal. These five sales job skills for your resume will be attractive to hiring managers, no matter the industry or company.
Tip
Use the job ad to find out which skills to list on your resume. Employers always list the skills and abilities they want in the job description.
Internet Skills
Internet skills may be an extension of computer skills, but they’re key to being a good sales employee. Even if the position you’re applying for doesn’t explicitly involve conducting sales online, such abilities are helpful to have.
For instance, sales employees must be internet-savvy to conduct relevant research, network with leads, and share information with colleagues.
Being able to navigate the internet is, without a doubt, one of the top sales skills.
Basic internet skills include knowing how to:
send and receive emails
navigate social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn
conduct research using search engines
Tip
It’s a good career move to learn how to add your resume to LinkedIn so more employers can see it. They might even contact you without you applying for a position.
Online research skills require critical thinking and strong decision-making abilities, and are essential for anyone involved in direct sales.