Job Purpose: Perform all operational aspects of Purchasing.
Essential Functions
- Prepare and process purchase orders for supplies, equipment, materials and services.
- Track and expedite purchase orders; issue change orders when applicable.
- Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
- Coordinate shipping and receiving; arrange all ground, sea and air logistics for open jobs.
- Locate approved vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
- Must keep a minimum of 3 valid vendor choices for each product. This will require aggressive price search.
- Review vendor quotations and contracts for conformance to company policy.
- Review, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
- Verify billing versus purchase orders in issues of discrepancy; make corrections accordingly.
- Create and implement part numbers for drawings and new items purchased.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous purchasing experience preferred.
- Able to use general computer applications.
- Ability to select, negotiate the purchase of and order materials, equipment and services at fair prices.
Physical and Mental Demands
- May spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
Work Environment
- Will spend majority of time in office setting.
- May spend time in warehouse, assembly shop and welding shop.
