Job Accountabilities

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list;  clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
• Prepares purchase orders verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items.  Obtaining approval from requisitioning department.
• Obtains purchases items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered;  resolves shipments in error with suppliers
• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educations opportunities
• Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Keeps area safe, clean and organized
• Performs other related duties as required

Job Requirements

• 2-4 years purchasing, accounts payable experience
• Good oral and written communications skills. Good record keeping skills. Good listening skills. . Ability to understand and speak basic English. Attention to detail, thoroughness, organization,  PC Proficiency, Data Entry Skills, General Math Skills
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required sit, use hands,and fingers routinely for data entry..  Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. The associate normally works in a climate controlled environment.  The noise level is normal.  The associate may be required to work in stockroom and plant environment subject to extreme temperatures and high levels of noise.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.