About the position
Responsibilities
• Prepare and maintain purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and originating departments.
• Evaluate requisition orders for accuracy in terminology and specifications.
• Assess planning and procurement requests to ensure alignment with corporate policies and goals, as well as quantity, specifications, and delivery requirements.
• Communicate purchasing policies and procedures to internal and external clients.
• Assist clients in initiating requests for goods and/or services.
• Negotiate and administer the return and replacement of damaged, defective, or incorrect goods.
• Resolve discrepancies with purchase orders, authorize changes in materials, prices, schedules, delivery, payment, receipts and other terms and conditions as required.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve issues such as shortages, missed deliveries, and other problems.
• Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
• Process purchase orders and change orders related to contract issuance.
• Achieve cost/savings/avoidances consistent with annual corporate and department objectives.
• Identify and prioritize saving opportunities through analytical research of current and historical pricing rates and data.
• Utilize the required systems to complete tasks, such as ERP and Contract Module.
Requirements
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or related software.
• Prior PeopleSoft Financial experience highly preferred.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excel experience is a must (pivot tables, creating excel spreadsheet and adding formulas).
Benefits
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday pay where applicable
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