Procurement Assistant
What's it like to be a Procurement Assistant?
A Procurement Assistant is an entry-level position in the purchasing department. Procurement Assistants help higher-ranking employees with their tasks and administrative duties, and perform some negotiation and correspondence with vendors. Procurement Assistants are responsible for creating and updating purchase records, which requires attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills. Procurement Assistants work in supply chain, retail and manufacturing.
Tasks and duties
- Auditing contracts and other documentation for company purchases.
- Evaluating, maintaining, and updating purchase records.
- Creating purchase orders and proposals for vendors.
- Maintaining vendor and supplier databases.
- Inspecting purchases and providing receipts.
- Undertaking various tasks to support procurement officers and managers.
- Assisting the finance team with vendor and supplier payments.
How to become a Procurement Assistant
A bachelor degree and proficiency in spreadsheet applications are necessary to work as a Procurement Assistant. Some experience in clerical or administrative duties, communication skills, and excellence in mathematics may be an advantage.
Graduate with a bachelor degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or another related field.
Complete an internship in the purchasing department of a recognised company.
Gain administrative and communication skills by working in school offices, local businesses, or community organisations.
Pursue promotion to higher positions such as Procurement Officer or Procurement Manager.
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