Description:
Position Summary:
Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials.
Essential Functions:
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Execute standard purchasing processes including generation of purchase orders and transfers through procurement platform under supervision of management.
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Issue payment when submitting purchase orders based on supplier credit terms.
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Initiate inquiries with suppliers about product availability, product specifications (shelf life, temp control), order status, changes, or cancellations.
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Contact suppliers to execute scheduled or expedited deliveries.
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Contact suppliers to report and reconcile shortages/overshipments, missed or late deliveries, and other problems. Includes seeking return/reimbursement from suppliers for products and associated costs related to supplier errors.
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Review supplier purchase order confirmations to verify accuracy and expected ship dates when necessary.
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Escalate and report supplier performance issues to Purchasing management.
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Assist with inventory management initiatives driven by supply chain and other disruptions.
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Respond to cross-functional team inquiries regarding functions associated with this role.
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Support other purchasing agents in coverage for assigned duties.
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Participate in Team meetings, including, but not limited to training other team members on assigned functions.
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Execute cost-saving initiatives promoted by purchasing management.
Requirements:
Position Qualifications:
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Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
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Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
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Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement.
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Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
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Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
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Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
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Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
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Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
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Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
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Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
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Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
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Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Education & Experience:
Education: High School or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience: Six months to one year of related experience preferred
Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, know how to use the Internet for research and marketing, as well as adapt easily to new systems.
