Description
Compile and maintain purchasing records; prepare purchase orders for materials and services, coordinate with vendors, track deliveries, and support compliance with procurement policies.
- • Prepare purchase orders and distribute copies to suppliers and requesting departments.
- • Check inventory levels and initiate orders when stock is low.
- • Respond to internal and supplier inquiries on order status, changes, or cancellations.
- • Assist with buying activities when needed.
- • Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages or late shipments.
- • Review requisitions for accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
- • Prepare, maintain, and audit purchasing files, reports, and price lists.
- • Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to recommend the best bid.
- • Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and purchase orders.
- • Calculate order costs and route invoices to appropriate accounts.
- • Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and specifications.
- • Reconcile supplier invoices with bids and purchase orders for accuracy.
- • Research and prequalify suppliers and gather product information.
- • Maintain knowledge of organizational and regulatory purchasing rules and provide guidance to staff and vendors.
- • Monitor internal inventory movement and complete transfer documentation.
- • Assist in monitoring contractor performance and escalate issues as needed.
- • Assist with preparing and distributing invitation-for-bid documents.
- • Support onboarding and training of staff on purchasing procedures.
- • Process and route bills for approval and payment.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
