Purchasing Coordinator

About the role

The Purchasing Coordinator supports the Procurement Manager by ensuring that all purchases are timely, cost‑effective, and compliant with school policies. This role plays a key part in maintaining transparent procurement processes and strong supplier relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Track purchase flow and service delivery to meet deadlines.
• Verify that all purchases comply with school policy and quality standards.
• Evaluate and compare supplier quotes to achieve competitive pricing and high‑quality goods.
• Monitor delivery of goods and services and match them with invoices.
• Search for pricing information and maintain up‑to‑date supplier data.
• Maintain transparent purchasing processes and good supplier relations.
• Prepare cost‑saving reports and track goods quality.
• Negotiate terms, obtain invoices with credit terms, and follow company compliance rules.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (business degree preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Initiative, creativity, hard‑working attitude, teamwork, and strong commitment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Email communication
• Internet research