Purchasing Assistant II

Purchasing Assistant II needs 1 year of previous training or on-the-job experience

Purchasing Assistant II requires:

* 1 year of previous training or on-the-job experience are generally preferred

* Good communication skills

* Organizational skills

* Hours: Monday Friday, 8a-5p

* Great attitude

* Basic financial acumen

Purchasing Assistant II duties:

* Process approved requisitions, prepare purchase orders and send copies to vendors and to originating departments

* Check inventory stocks physically or through automated systems to validate that restocking is in orders

* Determine inventory quantities are sufficient for needs and order more if warranted

* Respond to vendor inquiries about clarifying orders, changes in requests, delivery requirements and cancellations

* Contact vendors to ensure meeting delivery schedules and preclude missed deliveries

* Resolve problems with vendors to expedite deliveries and to preclude supply shortages

* Review requisition orders to ensure accuracy and correct line item specifications

* Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists

* Conduct regular review of vendor accreditation to ensure getting the most economical and cost effective supplies by comparing contractual and bid prices with prevailing competitive prices

* Monitor status of requisitions, contracts, and orders