Purchasing Specialist

In your role you will perform standard purchasing tasks to procure assigned supplies, equipment, materials, parts and services for support of operational requirements. 

The incumbent compiles and records production data to prepare records and reports on production volume, consumption of raw materials and other aspects of production from customer orders, work tickets and product specifications. The Purchasing Clerk calculates types and quantities of items produced, materials used and frequency of defects.

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Input purchases orders. Expedite orders by suppliers to meet production. Supervise preparation of orders and follow-up to expedite delivery and shipment.
• Compile and maintain information and records in order to prepare purchase orders.
• Coordinate and track shipments. Ensure on-time delivery of material and initiate action for return of rejected or unsuitable orders.