• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.• Obtain purchased items by transmitting orders to suppliers; monitoring delivery and expediting orders.• Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipments in error with suppliers. • Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.• Forward available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.• Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.• Keep information accessible by sorting and filing documents.• Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.• Accomplish purchasing and organization mission through daily organization and reporting.• Conduct periodic cost comparison of existing suppliers with qualified alternative suppliers/vendors. Recommend alternative based on unit price, delivery, and lead-time variables.--Skills and Qualifications: Supply Management, Tracking Budget Expenses, Vendor Relationships, Organization, Customer Service, Documentation Skills, Supply Management, Cost Accounting.

Processed daily orders and communicated directly with the consumer.