Core Skills: The following are some core skills that popped up in almost every job description we analyzed.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
High attention to detail
Ability to make quick decisions
Organizational skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Customer service skills
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work independently Duties & Responsibilities:
Review documents submitted by buyers for prospective vendors to ensure compliance with all requirements;
Organize documents submitted by vendors at time of Purchase Order submission or delivery of goods;
Resolve receiving error issues in database;
Maintain ingredient costing file and pricelists;
Provide non-inventory purchasing support including following established guidelines and
procedures for non-inventory purchases and maintain preferred vendor list;
Perform item master maintenance transaction in all appropriate databases and systems;
Update Purchase Orders with current delivery information;
Coordinate Product Change Notification Process;
Oversee Receiving Standard Operating Procedure’s by ensuring they are current to meet
compliance requirements and verify they are being followed;
Develop relationships with suppliers to resolve delivery and quality concerns and obtain
documents;
Assist Purchasing Manager with projects as needed.