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Salary- A procurement specialist is responsible for ensuring a company has the right materials and equipment necessary to function.
- They work within a given budget to purchase goods and services for an organization.
- Ensures that the items and services are purchased from specified suppliers and are delivered according to agreed terms and conditions.
- Compares prices amongst various vendors in order to make sound purchasing decisions Negotiates with contractors on price, mode of shipping, and delivery time Orders goods such as office supplies on a continuing basis in order to maintain certain inventory levels Checks invoices for accuracy, and authorizes the accounts payable department to issue payment Evaluates the performance of certain vendors in order to decide whether or not to continue buying from them Inventories items in order to determine which ones need to be purchased Enters data concerning inventory and order amounts into a computer database Interfaces with other staff to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.
- Reviews planned orders, creates requisitions for purchased items, and manages approval process.
- Transmits and prioritizes approved purchase orders and supporting documents to supplier.
- Tracks order acknowledgement, prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provides visibility of potential interruptions to internal customers.
- Tracks orders and confirms system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.
- Reviews, updates, and maintains purchase orders until they are closed.
- Ensures orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts; reports non-conformance activity.
- Identifies opportunities and implements actions to achieve efficiencies.
Job Type: Contract
Salary: From $31.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to commute to Richmond, VA 23219?
Work Location: In person
