Summary:
Assist in purchasing accounting activities within the finance department of the organization by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:
•Process all purchase requisitions and requests timely and accurately. All orders must be placed within 5 business days of requisition or request.
•Obtain quotes and lead times from suppliers. Obtain recommendations from suppliers or requestor for substitute items when necessary.
•Maintain procurement records (goods purchased and received) in MAS 500.
•Verify receipts - compare ordered vs received for orders physically received at HQ.
•Handle urgent orders immediately and expedite delivery or pick-up as necessary
•Proactive supply orders – reach out to department managers weekly
•Forecast ongoing supply needs, place recurring orders, and inventory supplies
•Maintain supply rooms to ensure there are necessities on hand.
•New vendor sourcing - evaluate new suppliers by considering price, quality, and availability.
•Provide product availability updates and lead times to requestors and management.
•Develop communication tool for managers providing status of request
•Develop and optimize vendor relationships
•Negotiate pricing and terms
•Complete credit applications for new suppliers.
•Monitor and maintain open purchase order report and follow up on orders not received
•Assist with purchase clearing reconciliation as needed
•Maintain and update standard and replacement costs as needed
•Ensure intercompany purchase orders are priced accurately.
•Maintain and inventory vendor gifts
•Involvement in team-wide initiatives and special projects
Education/Experience:
•5+ years of experience in purchasing or related position is highly preferred
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Ability to interact directly with suppliers and build relationships.
•Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
•Excellent planning and organization skills
•Excellent problem-solving skills
•Ability to exhibit teamwork through openness to others’ views, ability to give and receive productive feedback
•Ability to take initiative and work independently
•Ability to adapt to changes in the business
•Ability to exhibit professionalism by approaching others in a tactful manner, react well under pressure, treating others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
•MAS 500 software proficiency preferred
•Willingness to help out where needed