Purchasing Specialist
CurrentEssential Duties & Responsibilities • Sends PRFs and inputs quotations in database • Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price • Negotiates best price • Inputs data in accounting software and company tracking system • Tracks order acknowledgement, prepares and communicates shortage and/or other problems with appropriate staff. • Stays on top of delivery schedules and follows up with suppliers when needed • Verifies receipt of items with warehouse by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers. • Reviews, updates, and maintains purchase orders until they are closed. • Maintains vendor relationships ensuring best pricing and order preference is received • Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary Skills & Qualifications • Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others • Ability to create and retain good vendor relationships • Highly organized • Strong analytical skills • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise and grammatically correct documents and reports. • Strong decision making and problem-solving skills • Proficient in computer applications using MS office specifically Word and Excel, and Internet search engines.
