Purchaser

SummaryThe Purchaser is responsible for material source selection and procurement functions, processing purchase orders and tracking inventory supply while collaborating with associates to ensure customer satisfaction.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonitor purchase order processProfessionally handle incoming requests from sales, engineering and production and ensure that issues are resolved both promptly and thoroughlyProvide timely turn-around on all purchase orders to ensure adequate delivery of goods and servicesAbility to negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirementsDetermine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, purchasing more products when necessaryMaintain working knowledge of purchasing polices, processes and procedures (e.g. demonstrate complete understanding of buying and pricing products)Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price listsCompare prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliersCalculate costs of orders and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accountsLocate suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and the internet, and interview them to gather information about products to be orderedOperate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems and personal computers while following Company Confidentiality requirementsUtilize computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve informationManage time to determine priorities in order to effectively accomplish a broad range of activitiesContinuously evaluate and identify opportunities to drive process improvements that positively impact the customer's experienceContinuously evaluate and identify opportunities to drive process improvements that positively impact the customer's experienceCommunicates in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, and others with whom we may work.Contributes to a successful workgroup and fosters a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, high employee engagement, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed the organization's strategic goals.Follow all Company Policies, Procedures and ProtocolsOther duties will be assigned during the course of employment Requirements QualificationsAbility to read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively in the English languageAbility to handle complaints and unpleasant customers using decision making and analytical abilitiesKnowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)Strong organizational skills, strong attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and ability to professionally complete administrative tasksKnowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records and other office procedures and terminologyAbility to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignmentsAbility to work collectively with team membersHighly developed sense of integrity and commitment to customer satisfactionProfessional appearance Physical Work/Environment RequirementsPosition is in an office environment and may require the use of various types of office equipment (copier, computer, telephone, calculator, etc.) with occasional duties completed in a warehouse environmentMay require light liftingRequires continuous sitting, standing and walkingPhysical DemandSitting: Constant 67-100% - Sit on adjustable computer chair at desk (may stand)Standing: Constant 67-100% - Intermittently stand on tile, carpet or cement floorWalking: Constant 67-100% - Walk among workstations on tile, carpet or cement floorHeights/Ladders/Stairs: Seldom 0-10% - Use ladder to retrieve product from shelvesTwisting at waist: Occasional 11-33% - Twist to lift product/documentsBending/Stooping: Seldom 0-10% - Alternate bend/stoopSquatting/Kneeling: Seldom 0-10% - Alternate squat/kneelCrawling: NeverReaching Out: Seldom 0-10% - Pick product from shelves and retrieve documentsTalking/Hearing/Seeing: Constant 67-100% - Talk/hear/see people/English documents/instructionsWorking Above Shoulders: Seldom 0-10%Handling/Grasping: Constant 67-100% - Hold/grasp controls, hand tools, documents/productsFine Finger Manipulation: Constant 67-100% - Keyboard typing, writing, filing, controls on equipmentFoot Controls: NeverDriving: Occasional 11-33%Repetitive Motion: Constant 67-100% - Computer mouse use, keyboard typingVibratory Tasks: NeverLifting 15 lbs.: Seldom 0-10% - Lift work documents and/or productCarrying 15 lbs.: Occasional 11-33% - Carry work documents and/or productPushing/Pulling 15 lbs.: Occasional 11-33% - Push/pull product to load/unload, open/close file cabinetComments: Alternate body movements may be used per employee discretionReasonable Accommodation NoticeReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions, ask Manager.Salary Description