JOB DESCRIPTION | PURCHASING OFFICER

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with inventory management
• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions in English

• Strong initiative, ability to anticipate issues proactively
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Proven track record of reliability and responsibility
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and administrative skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and recommend execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies, services and equipment;
• Inventory control
• Receive material and reconcile with purchase orders
• Ensure equipment is properly labeled prior to distribution
• Assists in rectifying inventory inaccuracies
• Works closely with staff to make suggestions on continual improvement efforts to ensure greater inventory accuracy and waste reduction
• Prepares and requests quotes form given specifications
• Create, Place and track purchase orders
• Collects and reviews confirmations, manages key data for raw material purchase orders
• Tracks incoming purchase orders daily to ensure timely delivery and distributes communication to key operations staff
• Maintains vendor metrics files and contract logs
• Prepares invoice packages for Accounts Payable

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year