Purchasing Expeditor

Job Title

Responsible for communicating with suppliers to ensure that critical deliveries arrive at our dock, must be organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows up with supplier on past due purchase orders.
• Expedites parts that are critical for the operation.
• Contact suppliers to get tracking information on critical parts.
• Maintain constant contact with vendors to verify parts will arrive to our dock on time.
• Tracks shipments to our dock.
• Notify supervisor in a timely manner if a critical delivery is delayed.
• Informs pricing discrepancy to the buyer.
• Ensures acknowledgments are received.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma/GED required

Strong time management and organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Effective written and verbal communications skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Must be able to read and understand English.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.