International Purchasing Coordinator

Role Overview

• Establishing positive relationships with vendors and maintaining detailed records of all purchase orders.
• Creating purchasing orders and procuring company goods and services based on an approved budget.
• Managing and maintaining a database of invoices, quote requests, vendor/supplier contracts.
• Reviewing all purchase-related documents for errors before sending to the accounting department.
• Analyzing the purchasing cycle to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost reductions.
• Responding to emergency requests and expediting orders as needed.
• Coordinating inbound logistics of products, documents, Duty, and delivery.
• Supporting Supplier Relationship Management and facilitating supplier commodity reviews for strategic suppliers.
• Managing lean end-to-end inbound supply chain across the company.
• Creating monthly and annual purchase reports for management review.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree In Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
• Minimum 5-year experience in consumer products with the potential to continue to advance within the international purchasing environment.
• Experience of handling international shipments via ocean freight and air freight.
• Proven experience and success in leading major cost savings initiatives and cross functional teams within consumer-packaged goods companies
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, results-oriented matrix environment
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.