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