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About KarkhanaKarkhana is a social enterprise focused on helping students build the skills and attitudes to solve problems and shape their own futures. Our team brings together engineers, designers, social workers, programmers, and educators around one vision: empowering people to build a better future for themselves and their communities.About the RoleThe Procurement Assistant will support Karkhana's procurement team in sourcing and purchasing goods and services, maintaining records, and supporting supplier relationships. The role calls for strong organization, attention to detail, and a willingness to assist with negotiations and field visits.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch and identify potential suppliers, and assess their qualifications.Maintain at least three alternative suppliers for each of Karkhana's around 350 SKUs, spanning paper and print templates, cards, books, stationery, laser-cut MDF, acrylic and paper, electronics, plastics and injection-molded parts, bags and pouches, stickers, lab equipment, chemicals, metal, foam, thread, bamboo, planting supplies, and craft and construction materials.Conduct field visits for purchasing when required.Support price and terms negotiations with suppliers.Assist senior staff and managers with procurement tasks.Review contracts to check that they reflect agreed terms and conditions.Maintain accurate purchase order and shipment records, and update inventory levels.Handle other procurement tasks assigned by a senior staff member or manager.