Purchasing

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Full Time Clerical Corporate, Covington, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Perform all operational aspects of Purchasing.

• Prepare and process purchase orders for supplies, equipment, materials and services.
• Track and expedite purchase orders; issue change orders when applicable.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving; arrange all ground, sea and air logistics for open jobs.
• Locate approved vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Must keep a minimum of 3 valid vendor choices for each product. This will require aggressive price search.
• Review vendor quotations and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Review, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• Verify billing versus purchase orders in issues of discrepancy; make corrections accordingly.
• Create and implement part numbers for drawings and new items purchased.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous purchasing experience preferred.
• Able to use general computer applications.
• Ability to select, negotiate the purchase of and order materials, equipment and services at fair prices.

• May spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
• Will spend majority of time in office setting.
• May spend time in warehouse, assembly shop and welding shop.