Purchases assigned consumable materials from approved and qualified suppliers with sufficient lead time to prevent item shortages and recommend cost savings when possible.Reviews requisitions and communicates with departments and vendors regarding requirements, specifications, quantity and quality of the materials, and delivery requirements. Recommends different suppliers when savings in cost or improved delivery will be the result.Negotiates prices and follows competitive bidding when necessary to secure the lowest total cost for materials, interacting with all areas as necessary.Researches and acquires new sources for purchasing regular items; Sources from secondary vendors to ensure product cost, availability and or quality.Selects products for purchase by testing, observing or examining items. Estimates values according to market prices.Prepares purchase orders to bid requests and keeps an ongoing log of purchases.Reviews bids and negotiates contracts with budgetary limits and scope of authority.Resolves problems that come up in relation to delivery dates, quality, specifications, quantity or cost of purchased goods or services.Reviews discrepant invoices which are not compliant with purchase orders and resolves the discrepancies.Develops processes and procedures for improvement of the consumables purchasing and ensures that all activities are in compliance with company policies and practices.Maintains procurement records, such as items or services purchased, delivery and costParticipates in internal meetings in the development of strategy and negotiations.Performs other duties as assigned by management.Backup administrative assistant as needed.

Generates purchase orders on a daily basis for the US Division of the company and ensures product is shipped to meet deadlines. Responsible for maintaining purchase order files.Confirms all aspects for purchase orders by reviewing sales confirmations and or invoices and update our system with ship dates, and changes.Updates our system with the shipping information for all purchase orders being processed.Customer service and client relations.Follow up on customer calls and complaints.Review and track daily sales reports.Help manage day to day operations for the company.Confer with partners, clients and external accountants.In charge of revising all shipped orders.Communicate with our supplier concerning delivery, cost analysis, quality assurance, contract negotiations, policies and procedures compliance, training, and logistical coordination.Negotiate prices, and authorize the release of orders by forwarding receiving documentation.Work as an account managerLead research and verificationProduct and marketing Updates our system with the shipping information for all purchase orders being processed. Work on shipping quotes all the way to BOL and load pick upPlace receipt tickets on correct item(s) on pallet; sort pallet between bulk and shelf items; transport pallet or cartons to appropriate zone or location; remove carton(s) from pallet, green rack or cart and place in designated warehouse location. Responsible for inventory managementObtain pick label(s) and locate appropriate items and quantities; place shipping/pick label on carton and prepare carton; follow packing slip process and apply to carton as necessary. Inbound freight receivingFull case receiving stockingOrder shipping and truck loading

Responsible for conferring with customers by telephone or in person in order to provide information regarding services, and to obtain confidential client information discreetly and professionally. Possess a strong ability to interpret, and apply, policies and procedures, and research information and resolve customer service issues.Cultivated positive and enduring relationships with customers.Created new performance standards and assessment tools that ranked employee performance.Contacted customers to respond to inquiries in regard to loan status.