Purchasing Agent / Buyer

Job Purpose:

Obtains requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders; verifies receipt of items; authorizes payment.



Duties:

* 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.


* Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.



Skills/Qualifications:

Supply Management, Vendor Relationships, Organization, Customer Service, Documentation Skills, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Cost Accounting,