Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

Function : Responsible for ordering and receiving purchases from departments as approved by authorized personnel. Maintains accurate records for input to Finance web for payment by Finance Accounts Payables personnel. Maintains inventory of what has been received. Contacts ordering personnel for pick-up or weekly delivery of received items. Develops relationships with vendors ensuring most favorable price strategy through bulk purchasing including exemption from sales tax.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Purchasing : Ordering and receiving items as requested by authorized personnel. Notifies requesting personnel for pick-up. Manages items until pick-up by ordering personnel or delivered to locations on a scheduled basis.
• Fiscal Duties : Establish relationships with regular vendors to obtain favorable prices. Ensures vendor knowledge of The Salvation Army's tax exempt status. Notifies the Denver Operations & Finance Manager of any unauthorized requests for purchases outside of Salvation Army policy. Works closely with Accounts Payable personnel ensuring accurate timely payments to vendors.

Education, Experience, Skills, Qualifications :

Education : High School or Equivalent (required)

Licenses & Certifications : Driver's License (required)

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