Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for a one-year contract to support procurement activities, including processing paperwork, creating reports, issuing purchase orders, and coordinating shipping arrangements. The role involves collaboration with forwarders and ensuring timely permit applications, as well as preparing shipment documentation such as packing lists and invoices. The position offers a monthly salary of up to $3,200 and requires working five days a week from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm at locations in the East, with company transport provided from Punggol, Sengkang, Bedok, Tampines, and Pasir Ris MRT stations.

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Job description

[This job id 24971 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 12 Aug 2026]

Purchasing Assistant (1 year contract)
Salary: up to $3200
Working days: 5 days
Working hours: 8am-5.30pm
Working Location: East
Company Transport: Punggol, Sengkang, Bedok, Tampines & Pasir Ris MRT

Job Responsibilities:

• To assist with the purchase function forpaperwork and alternate site shipping arrangements.
• Create reports, issue purchase orders, andtrack delivery and lead times.
• Make shipping arrangements with the forwarderand make sure the permit is applied on time.
• Making shipment paperwork, including packinglists, invoices, and other necessary papers.
• Work together with the appropriate departmentsto guaranty a seamless shipping, pack in accordance with standards, and deliveron schedule.
• Documentation and shipment arrangementsbetween businesses on different sites.
• Manage all shipping issues, including damageto cargo and issues with customs clearance.
• Make sure all paperwork, including quotes,purchase orders, invoices, packing lists, and others, is filed correctly.
• Additional ad hoc administrative tasks.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Relevant experience as purchasing assistant.

To Apply:

• You may email your resume to for more information.
• Regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our consultants.

Align Recruitment Pte Ltd (20C0253)
JJ Tan (Reg No. R23112681)

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