About the job
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our team at Avery Dennison in Rodange!
This role intricately combines operational procurement activities, supply chain coordination, warehouse management, and financial oversight.
As a cornerstone of the purchasing cycle, you will ensure that technical requirements are met, deliveries are synchronized, and financial documents are impeccable.
Your responsibilities will encompass the complete management of purchase orders within an industrial context, facilitating crucial communication between technical specifications and supplier execution while maintaining cost control and site collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately convert approved offers into official purchase orders (POs) within stipulated timelines.
- Engage with suppliers to ensure understanding and compliance with provided technical specifications.
- Negotiate small-scale contracts and pricing agreements to maximize value.
- Serve as the primary contact for supplier relationship management.
- Proactively track and coordinate deliveries to ensure timely arrival.
- Verify receipt of goods/services against purchase order conditions.
- Monitor payment status and resolve any discrepancies between invoices and receipts.
- Accurately allocate purchase costs within managerial accounting.
- Execute month-end accounting activities related to purchases (adjustments, reconciliations).
- Ensure all financial documentation adheres to internal audit standards.
- Generate and analyze statistics on purchased items to identify trends or cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaborate with procurement teams from other industrial sites to align strategies and share best practices.