Purchasing Specialist - Supply Chain Analytics & Purchasing

Overview: M – F typical business hours (no weekend) fully remote after initial training Job Description Summary: Maintains the efficient flow of purchasing activities and acts as a liaison between the department and vendor representatives, communicating and resolving discrepancies that may occur. Job Description: Essential Functions: Resolves customer concerns or directs to appropriate department personnel Verifies availability of product or service and establishes delivery dates. Monitors inventory levels and initiates routine, rush, service, and procurement card orders. Confirms orders, details, and updates database discrepancies. Maintains and updates the MMIS system with vendor information and purchase order information. Processes returns and communicates with vendor, dock and customer. Education Requirement: High school graduate or equivalent, required. Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: (not specified) Skills: Ability to multi-task in a high energy work environment. Experience: (not specified) Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Color vision, Flexing/extending of neck, Peripheral vision, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder FREQUENTLY: Decision Making, Depth perception, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Sitting, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: • Position requires the ability to interact effectively with customers and information systems personnel across the organization. • Work requires regularly proofreading and checking documents for accuracy and inputting and/or retrieving words or data into or from an automated computer system. "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"