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Chicago, IL
Purchasing Associate
Chicago, IL
Thompson Inc
Chicago, IL
Purchasing Associate
  • Develops and manage supplier relationships. May negotiate with suppliers for competitive service, pricing and process improvements
  • Working within the Black Pearl software system to create OARs
  • Assists in the conduction of distribution and network studies to maximize the efficiency of operations
  • Receive and review Pcard transaction paperwork and enter proper account coding into Pcard system (BofA Works)
  • Work with cross-functional peers in manufacturing engineering, planning, quality, etc. to resolve issues and drive continuous improvements
  • Assurance of timely delivery and inventory management in a high demanding work environment
  • Identifying and facilitating implementation of supplier performance improvement opportunities
Detroit, MI
HD Purchasing Associate
Detroit, MI
Mosciski-Von
Detroit, MI
HD Purchasing Associate
  • Work with New Product Development, Quality, and other internal teams to provide support and timely resolution of issues to ensure smooth delivery
  • Create purchase orders as requested by Purchasing Managers
  • Assist in updating internal templates, documents and Purchasing SOPs
  • Maintain and manage clinic and other third-party orders and invoicing as requested
  • Manage new product setups including SKUs, item numbers and product id requests
  • Assist in the input and adjustment of forecast data to ensure projections are up to date
  • Verify accuracy of all purchasing documentation from P.O. creation to receipt of product
present
Los Angeles, CA
Paper Purchasing Associate
Los Angeles, CA
Rice, Bednar and Botsford
present
Los Angeles, CA
Paper Purchasing Associate
present
  • Performs age analysis and provides disposition
  • Assists in resolution of quality issues with mills and merchants
  • Oversees Fiber Testing Program; sends samples and books to be tested; assists in getting invoices processed
  • Fields paper inquiries from Production; provides cost saving options and alternatives
  • Communicates schedules to Production to ensure critical dates are met
  • Maintains adequate inventory levels by using historical data and staying abreast of market trends
  • Reviews paper allocations to monitor compliance with annual corporate commitments
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
Central Michigan University
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
Skills Skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills both telephone and email and excellent organizational skills are imperative
  • Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Basic purchasing concepts, rules and practices
  • Highly organized
  • Able to multitask efficiently and effectively
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Microsoft Excel proficient
  • Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Performs routine administrative functions using standard office equipment
  • Interfaces with outside vendors to coordinate procurement of specific products
  • Provides customer service to branches and internal departments -- resolves routine questions and problems. Provides management with recommendations to resolve customer and vendor issues. Refers complex issues to higher level
  • Monitors specific products in the Company Store inventory
  • Utilizes an in-house computerized system to process receipts, issue purchase orders, close completed service orders, make inventory adjustments, and do product setup, process invoices and internal chargeback reports
  • Collects and compiles data as requested for management analysis
  • Regularly provides verbal or written status updates to supervisor
  • Basic purchasing concepts, rules and practices
  • Fundamental concepts of inventory control
  • General office procedures
  • Organizational and time management skills sufficient to prioritize workload, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Performing basic arithmetic calculations
  • Handling customer complaints and problems
  • Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including MS Office
  • Work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption and changing work volume
  • Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
  • Establish effective working relationships with others
  • Comprehend and apply the Request for Proposal process
  • Use computerized system to research, maintain and update records
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Review and validate purchase requests before PO creation for proper account coding, shipping, item standards, approvals and related transaction detail, using pre-defined company guidelines
  • Communicate with requestors to validate information as needed
  • May review quotes and make corrections to, or add to orders as necessary to make them ready for PO creation
  • Process orders and/or transactions not requiring sourcing/bid activities including recurring parking, postage and related blanket PO requests
  • Review daily invoices not matched in procurement/AP systems to determine issues and resolve to facilitate invoice processing
  • Work with suppliers to obtain credits and reconcile account statements
  • Review, validate and ensure processing of special handling non-PO and summary invoices
  • Manually enter invoices that are received hard copy
  • Review monthly reports to research and resolve orders with no delivery/receipt/invoice activity
  • Communicate directly with suppliers to confirm order status
  • Receive and review Pcard transaction paperwork and enter proper account coding into Pcard system (BofA Works)
  • Reconcile monthly statements to Pcard system reports
  • May assist with other standard filing duties as needed
  • Monitor team inbox and respond to inquiries
  • Initial point of contact for all customer inquiries regarding system use, order status or delivery issues
  • Assist customers with login or order issues for national accounts
  • May communicate directly with suppliers to resolve issues
  • May also communicate with customers to assist/train on system use
  • Input address updates into procurement system and notify suppliers
  • Review monthly reports to close orders based on documented criteria
  • Prepare weekly reporting and maintain reporting files/folders
  • Provide samples for testing activities and respond to auditor questions when necessary
  • Run monthly reports/queries for receipt accrual process. Review and analyze data to confirm and/or calculate necessary accruals
  • Communicate with purchasing team, requestors and accounting teams to validate appropriate accruals
  • Prepare accrual spreadsheet with PO and accounting information in preparation for journal entry
  • May prepare other reports as needed
  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Degree in Business or related field preferred
  • 5+ years’ experience working in an office environment
  • Experience in a purchasing organization is preferred
  • Experience with all Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Strong understanding of business and general accounting principles
  • Effective communicator, both written and verbal
  • Strong problem-solving and time management skills in order to work efficiently
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Paper Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Plans manufacturing activities, delivery schedules and purchasing activities to ensure paper is available for production
  • Maintains adequate inventory levels by using historical data and staying abreast of market trends
  • Identifies critical dates and lead times
  • Communicates schedules to Production to ensure critical dates are met
  • Performs age analysis and provides disposition
  • Communicates with paper mills/merchants, printers and internal production teams to meet schedules
  • Fields paper inquiries from Production; provides cost saving options and alternatives
  • Works with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues, paper claims, credits due, storage and freight invoices, transfer and sales order processing
  • Assists in resolution of quality issues with mills and merchants
  • Oversees Fiber Testing Program; sends samples and books to be tested; assists in getting invoices processed
  • Monitors daily JDE error report and takes necessary follow-up action
  • Supports Department head with all procurement functions including reporting and tracking
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outook; JDE/Oracle knowledge a plus
  • Prior experience in book manufacturing, planning or procurement a plus
  • Prior experience with Paper Mill/Merchants a plus
  • Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
  • Works well with others; professionalism and courtesy a must
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assurance of timely delivery and inventory management in a high demanding work environment
  • Access and analyze multiple systems to ensure supplier on-time-delivery of 100% and ability to use business judgment to resolve problems to get to root cause
  • Engage in projects associated with last time buys, parts obsolescence and inventory management focused on electrical or electromechanical commodities
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Review requests and locate source(s) of supply
  • Obtain quotes and recommend purchase processes
  • Place orders
  • Prepare purchases related documentation and reports
  • Reconcile purchasing charges
  • Coordinate shipping, receiving, returns and exchanges
  • Education:High School Diploma/GED or Vocational School
  • Work Experience:Four to five years job related experience
  • Skills:This job requires a working knowledge of unit purchasing processes and procedures as well as use of related computer applications. Also required are skills in customer service
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Monitors and authorizes internet ordering performed by end-users
  • Issues and maintains login ids for vendor websites
  • Communicates with suppliers in conjunction with placing and expediting orders
  • Coordinates any order returns, shipment tracking, and order discrepancies
  • Coordinates all activities in maintaining Freecycle and fulfilling all requests
  • Codes invoices with cost center and GL information
  • Consolidates equipment repair requests, places service calls, and expedites as necessary while maintaining a log of all service calls
  • Opens mail and maintains packing lists for review
  • Performs special projects as needed
  • Complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations
  • “LIVE” the Bank’s Mission Statement and “PRACTICE” the Bank’s Corporate Strategy
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Coordinate send-outs with current regular suppliers and set up agreements with alternate suppliers
  • Troubleshoot and transfer work order information to suppliers
  • Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers
  • Negotiate rates and turn times with suppliers
  • Perform delivery assurance on internal and external processes
  • Identify key stakeholders, develop success criteria, define measurable metrics, create resource plans, identify risks and constraints, and identify the critical path of scope, time and budget
  • Establish and maintain order policies and lead times for assigned services
  • Maintain an effective filing system that supports immediate job functions, ISO requirements and related industry requirements
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IT Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • 5+ years of related work experience
  • Associate's Degree in a related field
  • Prior experience within an IT organization
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Use Microsoft Office applications and other software to maintain a complete record of items received by the company
  • Represent Ambry Genetics in a professional manner through email and phone communications with vendors
  • Assist with the company-wide ordering of goods
  • Work closely with the Accounts Payable department to ensure correct payment to vendors and to troubleshoot and resolve invoicing discrepancies
  • Provide statistical analyses of item usage and dollars spent in order to predict future usage and spending
  • Work in a warehouse environment
  • Experience working with Microsoft Excel - intermediate skill level preferred
  • 2+ years working in an Inventory/Warehouse environment preferred
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • While focused on the Procurement function, developments will almost certainly require involvement throughout the breadth of the supply chain. The job holder will not only need to have a thorough understanding of the supply planning process but also the interdependencies of the extended supply chain (Customer Management, Demand Planning, Supplier Management, Production, Warehouse and Distribution). The jobholder will be required to represent the department on cross-functional project teams, ensuring relevant details are addressed and resolved and be directly responsible for improvement initiatives
  • To undertake special projects as requested by the department head
  • The Purchasing Associate should have some experience in a purchasing, or supply chain role, but has a keen interest in developing as a Purchasing professional. Knowledge of MRP computer systems is preferable and in particular the SAP integrated system as it forms a major part of the supply chain. Experience of the use of such systems to communicate requirements to vendors and manage inventories global is highly desirable
  • SAP/Oracle/Hyperion or other major ERP Systems experience is desirable
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint essential
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support the Purchasing Function via the undertaking of tasks assigned by the Purchasing Team Lead or in the Team rota schedule
  • Maintenance of the Shared Purchasing Mailbox
  • Maintenance of the shared web portal for communicating with off-site warehouses
  • Publishing Reports in line with existing Purchasing KPI’s
  • Planning and maintenance of packaging and other non-stock requirements to support product shipments to customers
  • Purchase Order Generation and placement to Suppliers
  • Ensure conformance to ISO13485 in relation to Process and Document
  • Control procedures as stated in the Quality Management System. Ensure compliance to procedures – physical activities must mirror the documented SOP or WI. Where there is a deviation or an opportunity for improvement a change control needs to be agreed and completed
  • Reporting of data required for review in quarterly supplier review meetings
  • Recording of and the carrying out of associated actions relating to any supplier related incidents that arise
  • Work on the change management process to reflect any SKU changes at a component or kit level. Ensure that the Purchasing Functions follows the purchasing systems that are in place to bring new products into the company
  • While focussed on the Procurement function, developments will almost certainly require involvement throughout the breadth of the supply chain
  • The Purchasing Associate should have some experience in a purchasing, or supply chain role, but has a keen interest in developing as a Purchasing professional
  • Knowledge of MRP computer systems is preferable and in particular the SAP integrated system as it forms a major part of the supply chain
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services while maintaining inventory and vendor accounts information in conjunction with Accounting department
  • Communicates with suppliers to place orders, expedite deliveries, solve invoicing discrepancies, arrange returns, notify of complaints/rejections, obtain shipping/forwarding information, obtain pricing and availability information,
  • Obtains/creates sourcing information and keeps specifications and/or catalog information in ERP system up to date
  • Ensures master data is accurate and maintained within ERP system. Works with QA on vendor qualifications
  • Works closely and communicates with all requisitioning departments and personnel to coordinate delivery scheduled, provide order information, report availability projections and market conditions
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Junior Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Purchase products to support electronics information technology procurement activities
  • Process internal purchase requisitions
  • Ensure that RMA goods to vendors are timely processed including appropriate accounting for such goods
  • Track shipped orders and current orders from vendors
  • Purchase product to support stock inventory and manufacturing
  • Correspond with suppliers for quotations; maintains contact with vendors regarding current status of purchase orders
  • Strongly coordinates with Purchasing Agent in charge of unit
  • Communicate with other departments including sales, production, warehouse and credit/billing
  • Identify and resolve potential purchasing problems; follow up to ensure timely and accurate product delivery
  • Maintain files and records of materials, price, inventories and deliveries in database
  • Ensure adherence to established government and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs and safety standards
  • Routinely clean up purchase order module; closing out and updating aged orders
  • Must learn cross department processing for back-up as needed
  • Performance requires physical attendance
  • 1-2 years’ experience
  • Knowledge of accounting procedures involving procurement and planning
  • Accuracy and attention to detail required
  • Ability to detect/analyze and help resolve problems and report information to appropriate personnel
  • Ability to work both independently and in a cross-functional team environment
  • Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing both internally and externally
  • Can do attitude
  • Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines
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R&D Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Day-to-day order tracking on logistics activity progress and troubleshooting in partnership with Mode and business stakeholders
  • Drive operation excellence in focused business supporting area through execution compliance to operation measurement targets
  • Initiate cross-functional coordination and communication to ensure smooth interaction and work flow
  • Work in partnership with Mode on 3PL service provider performance management on day-to-day base; Record vendor performance defects and escalate to Mode on time for next follow-up on improvement
  • System transaction under SAP environment
  • Monthly vendor charge verification and support on payment process in partnership with finance
  • Support stocktaking on selective warehouses
  • Participate business initiated project as logistics focal point to support logistics model & work process setup and responsible for respective implementation
  • Documentation and filing
  • Drive logistics WP optimization opportunities to achieve for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Powerful communication skills with strong service ethic and customer focus
  • Self-motivation and enthusiasm to succeed
  • Resilient and resourceful
  • Organisational skills to manage own workload
  • A positive attitude and be adaptable to change
  • Worked in a team environment and been an active team member
  • Aptitude for Customer Service excellence in delivery
  • Accurate attention to detail, be able to analyse data and calculation errors
  • The ability to identify best practices
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Checking the accuracy of the Quote at point of order
  • Placing the order via our preferred Dealer Network and progressing to delivery
  • Maintain accuracy of ADTC’s ( Delivery Dates) and status updates
  • Maintaining Invoice accuracy
  • To complete all aspects of ordering including delivery/collection, invoicing and rebates
  • The handling of queries and appropriate escalation
  • Ensure that all communication with drivers is accurate, researched, appropriate & polite
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist in finding / obtaining better pricing for crib purchased items – negotiate / work with vendors to ensure high service levels, best pricing and consistent quality standards are met
  • Placing credit card orders
  • Reconciliation of all Tool Crib credit card transactions with the Corp office
  • Expediting all overdue orders / line items
  • Submitting Footprint request for adding / revising vendor related data in the SRM system as well as maintaining vendor data in MM
  • Work with cross-functional peers in manufacturing engineering, planning, quality, etc. to resolve issues and drive continuous improvements
  • Also assist sales-reps and shop-floor personnel to help find suitable lower cost substitutes and replacement items
  • Process RMA’s and sending out parts for repair, resurfacing, return or exchange
  • Communicating employee changes to our vending machine vendors to maintain the database
  • Share training responsibilities if/when needed to ensure efficiency/compliance in using MM and SRM and other related software
  • Working within the Black Pearl software system to create OARs
  • Participate, support and sustain a high level of 5S
  • Other various similar duties as required by changing business needs / demands
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Junior Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • One year of business experience, purchasing process preferred
  • Knowledge of basic business fundamentals, purchasing, accounting, and comparison buying
  • Intermediate MS Office knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to handle ambiguous situations
  • Resourceful problem solving skills
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced and demanding environment
  • Collaborative with a positive energy and attitude
  • Fluent in English (both verbal and written)
  • Costa Rican work permit
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Junior Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • ​Bachelor’s degree
  • Preferably at least 1 year of related experience with functional and technical knowledge (fresh graduates are still welcome to apply)
  • Basic knowledge of business fundamentals, purchasing, accounting, comparison buying and how to conduct effective research
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and solve problems resourcefully
  • Strong interpersonal skills and culturally aware
  • Ability to be collaborative and positive while working in a fast-paced and demanding environment
  • Fluency in English both verbally and written
  • Willing to work on project-based terms (1 year)
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Verify for accuracy and place orders on a daily and timely basis
  • Recommends changes and consolidating vendors in best efforts to leverage negotiated discounts with preferred vendors
  • Works with Finance for invoice and order resolution
  • Develop and maintains positive (internal) customer relationship for all aspects relating to designated buying responsibilities
  • Compiles records and tracks purchasing activities and pricing data
  • Investigates and supplies purchasing information and order status proactively and upon request. Collects data and reports on vendor performance metrics
  • Ensures timely and cost effective delivery of materials. Within prescribed limits takes actions to ensure needed delivery of material. Coordinates return of rejected or unsuitable orders
  • Develops and manage supplier relationships. May negotiate with suppliers for competitive service, pricing and process improvements
  • Looks for and recommends process improvements, work flows, etc
  • Works with Purchasing Manager and other departments as a team player to achieve desired goals
  • Communicates regularly with Purchasing Manager regarding current issues, projects, timelines, etc
  • Additional duties and projects as assigned
  • Always performs procurement activities with the highest ethical standards consistent with company policies, procedures and requirements
  • Analyzes and develops solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
  • Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications
  • Familiarity with Oracle systems is a plus
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently, and be detail oriented is required
  • Must have strong organizational and analytical skills and be able to make decisions and follow guidelines
  • Experience working in the biotech or pharmaceutical or medical device industries is a plus
  • Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience required
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Populates Material Status Reports weekly for all current projects within the local shipyard and receives/provides expediting/status requests on outstanding open PO’s for PM’s, craft managers, warehouse, etc
  • Provide assistance to RFP team as needed while maintaining data within the Ship Repair Electronic Procurement system during proposal phase
  • On a monthly basis, processes required internal material/subcontract reports
  • Assist the Procurement Dept by maintaining Purchase Order files, while ensuring traceability
  • Orders consumables daily while ensuring compliance with Basic Ordering Agreements and competing procurement at or under the micro-purchase level when required
  • Must be available to work overtime as needed
  • The selected candidate must have a minimum of 2-years procurement/purchasing work experience
  • Basic knowledge in FAR/DFAR requirements and Government contracting
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in admin/data-entry work environment
  • Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Strong communication skills both telephone and email and excellent organizational skills are imperative
  • Candidate must be a quick learner, be able to pay attention to detail, and be able to proficiently navigate on a PC
  • Deltek Costpoint 6/7, Cognos Reporting, Ship Repair Electronic Procurement System (SREP)
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Partner Brands Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Completes and places orders with vendors. Enters and maintains partner brand orders in Oracle while operating with a high rate of efficiency and accuracy
  • Works with Accounts Payable to correct discrepancies and assures timely payment of invoices
  • Serves as a liaison between the warehouse personnel and the partner brand vendors
  • Communicates with vendors, field sales team, and other departments to answer questions or explain information
  • Creates and runs reports through Salient, Excel, Oracle and Microstrategy
  • Reviews Price tables of assigned brands and notifies Partner Brands Supervisor of any discrepancies
  • Researches and resolves DEX price discrepancies
  • Researches and resolves partner brands price, promotion and order discrepancies
  • Processes partner brands off-invoice promotions and authorizations for Direct Store Distribution (DSD) customers
  • Performs other job-related projects, duties and assignments as requested
  • Ability to communicate clearly, accurately and tactfully both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization
  • Excellent mathematical and analytical skills; must have strong attention to detail. Ability to define problems, collect, and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Proactively identifies solutions and strategies
  • Strong computer skills to support the analysis, measurement, and reporting of outcomes. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet Browsers. Oracle experience a plus
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining great attention to detail and delivering within established deadlines
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and changing priorities, work collaboratively as well as individually, make decisions based on precedent, and solve problems using sound judgment and experience
  • Ability to exercise discretion while managing confidential information consistent with organizational requirements and applicable laws
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Working with vendors, comparison shopping, and credit card or purchase orders
  • Managing materials
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Interfacing with external customers, internal manufacturing customers, supplier quality, shipping/receiving, accounts payable to foster highest customer satisfaction while adhering to aerospace requirements
  • Tracking supplier performance through supplier metrics ensuring quality, on-time-delivery, and low total cost of ownership
  • Identifying and facilitating implementation of supplier performance improvement opportunities
  • Assists in the conduction of distribution and network studies to maximize the efficiency of operations
  • Follow the EH & S roles and responsibilities in accordance with the Cargo Policy MP5322
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Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Knowledge of and experience with Federal and State grant budgetary restrictions covering personnel, purchasing and payroll
  • Skills to interpret policies and procedures in order to ensure concurrence with Department, University and outside agency requirements
  • Mathematical skills to accomplish budgetary, accounting and purchasing requirements and analysis
  • Knowledge of requirements, deadlines and procedures necessary to assist with fiscal closing
  • Ability to understand, interpret and implement UC purchasing agreement contracts, service maintenance contracts and associate rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of and experience with special Environmental Health and Safety regulation requirements for ordering, receiving, and handling hazardous and controlled substances
  • Skills to communicate using tack and diplomacy, with faculty, staff, vendors, and University departments
  • Skills to accurately prepare standard memo forms
  • Demonstrated skills to operate IBM compatible computer accounting system and printing calculator
  • Skills to interpret and prepare University accounting/DaFIS documents
  • Skills to recognize University and department priorities and to perform work accordingly
  • Knowledge of UCD financial system verified by attainment of certified DaFIS status
  • Knowledge of UC and department purchasing policies and procedures, ability to apply them to various purchasing situations resulting in the analysis and recommendations of cost savings in material acquisition and usage
  • Knowledge of UC and department travel and entertainment policies and procedures
  • Interpersonal skills to work in a self-directed work group
  • Organizational skills to maintain a high level of efficiency and effectiveness
  • Skills to communicate and work well, quickly and accurately under pressure with a variety of individuals with tact and diplomacy, attention to detail, and setting priorities
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HD Purchasing Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Create purchase orders as requested by Purchasing Managers
  • Verify accuracy of all purchasing documentation from P.O. creation to receipt of product
  • Manage new product setups including SKUs, item numbers and product id requests
  • Support Accounts Payable matching as needed to verify invoices and documentation
  • Maintain and update chargeback logs for vendor violations
  • Work with New Product Development, Quality, and other internal teams to provide support and timely resolution of issues to ensure smooth delivery
  • Assist in the input and adjustment of forecast data to ensure projections are up to date
  • Maintain and manage clinic and other third-party orders and invoicing as requested
  • Prepare and analyze data for monthly reports and KPI reviews
  • Organize and maintain project files and databases
  • Assist in updating internal templates, documents and Purchasing SOPs
  • Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisor as deemed appropriate
  • Bachelor’s Degree Preferred or Related Experience in Business, Marketing, Communications or Related Background
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality of work
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Oracle Business Suites is a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a pleasant, positive demeanor
  • Team player attitude and willingness to take initiative
  • Ability to work effectively with continuous change and short deadlines