Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer Support -12 months contract extendable

About the role

Provide day-to-day purchasing support to the Senior Buyer and Procurement team, managing purchase orders, supplier communications, and procurement documentation to ensure accurate and timely procurement operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day purchasing support to the Senior Buyer and Procurement team.
• Create, process, and maintain purchase orders (POs), and route requisitions for the appropriate approvals.
• Manage non-conforming materials and coordinate supplier return authorizations (RMA process).
• Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies by working closely with suppliers and warehouse/receiving teams to ensure proper labeling and compliance requirements are met.
• Address and resolve invoice-related issues to facilitate accurate and timely supplier payments.
• Maintain purchasing documentation, including retrieving and filing engineering drawings and related records.
• Update, track, and monitor procurement data to support reporting and operational requirements.
• Assist with inventory checks and physical audits of non-conforming material areas.
• Participate in cross-functional team (CFT) meetings and support procurement-related initiatives.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Purchasing team as needed.

About you

• Diploma or Degree holder in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience; procurement or purchasing experience is preferred.
• Experience working with standard purchasing policies, procedures, and procurement processes is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of procurement practices, purchasing policies, and supply chain processes.