Duties & Responsibilities

 

Core tasks:

Review requisition requests for accuracy and prepare purchase orders to send to suppliers/vendors. Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs and order materials when necessary. Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other issues that may arise. Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists. Process RMA’s requests after received approval from Procurement Manager. Perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of purchasing, sourcing and profit margin increase. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors. Interface with various internal departments to ensure flow of goods is efficient and achieve consistent communication. Maintain hard copy purchasing orders and electronic files alongside original purchase orders. Assist with scheduling and organization for procurement department needs. Assist department with weekly and monthly reports along with month-end procedures Assist Sales representatives with domestic and international purchasing. Contact domestic/international manufacturers for RFQs & provide to Sales representative in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Include demonstrated competencies and physical, mental, & interpersonal skills.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Ability to operate Windows software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Familiar with an ERP system preferably SAGE Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent organization skills with extreme attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills