Purchasing Assistant

Join our dynamic team at our Izmir Office in Lahore as a Purchase Assistant – Raw Material. In this permanent role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the consistent and cost-effective supply of essential raw materials. Your efforts will directly contribute to enhancing our operational efficiency and maintaining excellence within our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the entire raw material procurement process from requisition through to delivery, ensuring materials are available when needed. Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with existing vendors. Conduct detailed Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, prepare comparative statements, and negotiate prices to secure cost-effective sourcing. Accurately process purchase orders and carefully verify invoices against received goods and purchase orders. Work closely with inventory teams to optimize stock levels and support procurement planning initiatives. Track deliveries diligently and collaborate with internal departments and suppliers to resolve any discrepancies or delays. Support cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing and effective vendor management.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of three years’ proven experience in raw material procurement is essential. Candidates should hold a relevant qualification in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Commerce. Proficiency in using ERP systems for procurement-related tasks is required. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel are necessary for data analysis, reporting, and preparing comparative statements. Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination abilities are crucial. Demonstrated expertise in supplier sourcing, vendor management, RFQ management, price negotiation, and purchase order processing is expected.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in scrap procurement will be considered an advantage. Familiarity with material inspection processes is preferred. Knowledge of budget preparation related to procurement activities is beneficial. Fluency in both English and Urdu is desirable.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and life insurance coverage. Employees are eligible for annual and performance-based bonuses as recognition for their contributions. Additional benefits include EOBI and gratuity, pick and drop services, free lunch, as well as leave encashment and casual paid leave (CPL).

This role presents an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking organization focused on supply chain excellence.