Purchasing Assistant Resume
Purchasing assistants are responsible for preparing and checking accuracy of reports, requisitions, vouchers, purchase orders, invoices, etc. They work in the purchase department of a retail store and help the senior purchasers in deciding which products and from where to buy. They will also look after data entry and administrative duties.
To work as a purchasing assistant, you must be a high school graduate. There are some businesses who will prefer a bachelor's or an associate's degree with major either in business or accounting. At some establishment, you may even get on-the-job training if you show promises. However, while applying for this entry-level position, you will need a strong resume.
Resume Sample
Barry D. Sykora
4105 Beeghley Street
Stephenville, TX 76401
Phone: 254-967-6791
Email: bdsykora@freemail.com
Objective:
A purchasing assistant position in a big organization to help in the procurement of items by evaluating material quality and services of suppliers and manufacturers.
Summary of Skills:
- Posses high attention to detail
- Skilled in understanding and reviewing purchase orders, invoices, sales and other reports
- Able to communicate with account department on payment matters
- Strong administration and data entry skills
- Excellent customer service and organizational skills
- Good evaluation and communication skills
- Ability to design and implement strategies for taking customer services to next level
- Skilled in drafting purchasing budgets
Work Experience:
Purchasing Assistant
Handy Electricals, Stephenville, TX
2011 - present
- Assist purchase managers in making purchases
- Ensure about the cost, quality and availability of product before purchasing
- Maintain and update all sales and purchasing reports for forecasting and cost tracking
- Provide administrative support to the purchase department
- Select and send products to consumer testing laboratories
- Track the status of products submitted for testing and maintain reports
- Evaluate purchase orders and find ways for cost cutting
- Coordinate with account department for invoice processing
- Update concerned department about procurement of materials
- Help in daily office routine such as filling, answering phones, operating fax and photocopying machines
Purchasing Assistant
Fun & Fair Departmental Store, Stephenville, TX
2009 - 2011
- Drafted a list of products to be ordered and got it approved from the purchase manager before placing an order
- Evaluated quality and price of products, including suppliers' services and return policies
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets for purchasing
- Coordinated with sales team for getting list of fast-moving products
- Stock and managed inventory of all items
- Analyzed vendor invoices and cross-checked it with the quantity received
- Monitored demand and sales of items
- Helped employees in demonstrating usage of items to customers
- Coordinated with suppliers and manufacturers and ensured items do not run out of stock
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Ruby College of Accounting, Stephenville, TX
2008
References:
Available upon request.
