Purchasing Associate Jobs

THE JIST:
Ensures business processes are followed for ordering, receiving, issuing and shipping materials supplies and equipment by performing the following duties.
THE ESSENTIALS:

• Creates and expedites purchase orders for existing, new stores and remodel projects.
• Tracking and confirmation of shipments.
• Prepares requisitions, orders, or other documents for purchasing or requisitioning new or additional stock items
• Reconciles payments of Purchase Orders.
• Process exception requests.

SCOPE:

• May coordinate tasks of others in similar roles or coordinate across functional areas, departments, or with vendors.
• Utilizes information that is typically straight-forward and readily available; may be asked to perform further research (independently or under general supervision) and/or complete light analysis.
• Works under regular supervision, but is expected to take independent action when appropriate.
• Works with supervisor to determine short-term priorities; primary goals directly align to and support department’s short-term objectives.
• Follows standardized processes and procedures to complete most responsibilities; may be depended on to weigh alternatives and choose the best solution or course of action.

CREDENTIALS:

• Associates Degree (A.A) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

THE GOODS:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concreate variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• 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.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.