Purchasing Associate

Description:

• Assist with the purchasing of product for the Company

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Purchase products from Vendors defined by Briggs.
• Research and suggest other lines and products to purchase.
• Work with Purchasing Manager to negotiate better prices on products.
• Manage upkeep of SX regarding product lists, specs and cost.
• Research discrepancies between items invoiced and the purchase order.
• Build relationships with current and potential vendors.
• Understanding and working knowledge of cycle counting for each branch.
• Create custom reporting for management using common reporting tools. All other duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may change at the discretion of Management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting small weighted objects frequently or constantly; and 10 – 50 pound objects occasionally is required. Balancing. Crouching and kneeling. Reaching. Grasping objects. Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds with or without correction.

VISION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum vision required, with or without correction, to properly and efficiently perform job responsibilities and prevent injury to oneself and others.

JOB STANDARDS

Abide by all policies, rules and regulations of Briggs Inc. including all applicable safety rules and regulations. Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical skills.

JOB LOCATION AND EXPOSURES

Activities occur inside. The associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

EQUIPMENT USED

Telephone/switchboard, computer, printer, copy machine, fax machine, and calculator.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.

REQUIRED: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience/Education

• College degree and/or direct equivalent experience.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Possession of strong organization skills and able to multi-task.
• Prioritize and plan to use time efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.

Ø Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

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