Purchasing Support - Part Time

CLASSIFICATION: Staff 
JOB FAMILY: Financial Operations 
JOB CODE: 8341-0000
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB TITLE DEFINITION: 

Purchasing Support positions process inventory requests and maintains physical inventories; assists in the procurement of goods and services; provides support to customers and communicates with vendors to gather information and solve problems; completes financial transactions; reports and compiles product information; transfers, tags and ships inventory items.

SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES: 

• Make purchases in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations
• Contribute to planning and logistics; ensure accuracy of all products ordered
• Review, prepare, verify, and approve transactions within established dollar limits and guidelines
• Collaborate with staff to ensure materials are available for project completion
• Inspect materials for quality specifications
• Assist in periodic physical inventory; complete and maintain reports on inventory items
• Research discrepancies and assist with the resolution process
• Correspond with vendors and customers to solve problems, share information, and ensure accurate payment 
• Authorize the return of items not meeting appropriate specifications
• Research and purchase materials and substitutes
• Serve as a liaison with vendors, manufactures and suppliers; monitor overall performance
• Maintain accurate records for projects

REQUIREMENTS: N/A