Job Description

• Review purchase orders for accuracy and compare to vendor quote. • Distribute completed purchase orders internally or to suppliers and follow-up when necessary. • Check requisitions for accuracy, completeness and compliance. • Create purchase orders from requisitions. • Maintain contract and purchase order records. • Coordinate with logistic personnel to ensure proper shipment delivery. • Evaluate letter of credit documents and collaborate with accounting department to ensure timely financial obligations. • Monitor and capture purchasing metrics and supplier diversity spend. • Perform or assist with any department as required or directed to maintain workflow or respond to emergency conditions. • Negotiate/leverage volume pricing, maximize profit margin, and minimize fees. • Minimize risk by ensuring alternative sources of supply for critical items. • Perform and analysis Monthly forecasting report to ensure and maintain acceptable inventory level. • Support the organization through activities focused on sourcing and cost reduction. • Developing supplier alliances and implementing process improvements. • Occasionally act as liaison between vendors and internal requestors. • May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.