Responsibilities:

· Receives purchase requisitions from Supply Planner

· Consults Terms & Conditions to confirm price, terms, minimum order and freight prepaid quantity

· Emails Purchase Orders to suppliers for delivery based on purchase requests

· Customer Service for internal customers and suppliers

· Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries

· Coordinates the return of products to vendors under various scenarios

· Works with Accounts Payable on invoicing and/or terms issues

· Submit requests for new SKUs and for changes in SKU status using the procurement online Product Set-up/Reactivation system

· Communicates with:

1. Order desk personnel at CPS locations to determine needs
2. Supplier customer service representatives to purchase product
3. Fellow purchasing department employees to create total department understanding
4. Accounts payable on billing or terms errors from suppliers

· Special projects and other tasks as needed

Qualifications:

· Associate’s degree or equivalent; or 1 year related experience

· Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages

· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to learn and adapt to varied work assignments

· Proficiency with spreadsheets is desired

· Excellent organizational skills

· Relates to others in a courteous manner

· Willingness to accept other duties as assigned