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Hopkinsville, Ky, Us

Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States

Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Clarksville, Tennessee

Negotiate and prepare Purchase Orders and complete value analysis of suppliers. Participate in developing and executing appropriate bidding procedures as well as negotiating pricing and terms as well as conditions on purchased items. Initiate cost savings projects with suppliers and team members and drive them to completion.

Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Hopkinsville, Kentucky

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.•… Show more • Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.• Obtains purchased 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 educational opportunities.• Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.• Check prices and approve invoices on purchase orders; schedule delivery dates; follow up on delayed deliveries.• Establish good working relationships with vendors through personal and telephone contact; discuss and resolve problems regarding delayed delivery dates. Return damaged or incorrect items to vendors and processes necessary paperwork for credit. Show less

Hopkinsville, Kentucky

• Assign and monitor clerical, administrative and secretarial responsibilities and tasks among office staff.• Maintain a safe and secure working environment.• Responsible for several large companies’ inventory management and control (sales, purchasing, billing, etc.)• Negotiate special pricing contracts as well as long term price agreements to ensure best pricing for the customer.• Meet with vendors/suppliers to negotiate service agreements• Provide hands on service to… Show more • Assign and monitor clerical, administrative and secretarial responsibilities and tasks among office staff.• Maintain a safe and secure working environment.• Responsible for several large companies’ inventory management and control (sales, purchasing, billing, etc.)• Negotiate special pricing contracts as well as long term price agreements to ensure best pricing for the customer.• Meet with vendors/suppliers to negotiate service agreements• Provide hands on service to customers both via inside sales as well as visits to the customer site.• Computer skills and knowledge of office software packages, (EDI) Electronic Data Interchange.• Monitor monthly supplies, expenses.• Organize orientation and training of new staff members.• Coach, mentor and discipline office staff.• Design and implement filing systems.• Ensure filing systems are maintained and current.• Implement procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency.• Prepare operational reports and schedules to ensure efficiency.• Coordinate schedules, appointments and bookings.• Handle customer inquiries and complaints. Show less