Procurement Specialist
MyKelly
Richmond, Virginia, United States
$20,35-$22,45 an hour
Full-time
Procurement Specialist -Buyer ( 1 year Contract )
Richmond, VA
Pay : $20.35 to $22.45 per hour DOE
Job Summary :
- A procurement specialist is responsible for ensuring a company has the right materials and equipment necessary to function.
- Work within a given budget to purchase goods and services
- Ensures that the items and services are purchased from specified suppliers and are delivered according to agreed terms and conditions.
- Compares prices amongst various vendors to make sound purchasing decisions
- Negotiates with contractors on price, mode of shipping, and delivery time
- Orders goods such as office supplies on a continuing basis to maintain certain inventory levels
- Checks invoices for accuracy, and authorizes the accounts payable department to issue payment
- Evaluates the performance of certain vendors to decide whether to continue buying from them
- Inventories items to determine which ones need to be purchased
- Enters data concerning inventory and order amounts into a computer database
- Interfaces with other staff to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.
- Reviews planned orders, creates requisitions for purchased items, and manages approval process.
- Transmits and prioritizes approved purchase orders and supporting documents to supplier.
- Tracks order acknowledgement, prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provides visibility of potential interruptions to internal customers.
- Tracks orders and confirms system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.
- Reviews, updates, and maintains purchase orders until they are closed.
- Ensures orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts, reports non-conformance activity.
- Identifies opportunities and implements actions to achieve efficiencies.
Education and Experience
- 2-3 years of experience working with purchase orders, requisitions, and data entry
- Experience working with vendors and suppliers and tracking required data
- Associates Degree in Business Administration helpful but not required
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