Purchasing Assistant (Remote or Onsite

Process all assigned special purchase requests in a timely and accurate manner
Process all on-line requisitions for assigned vendors within twenty four hours
Review OREC report weekly to ensure it remains current
Work closely with Accounts Payable staff to resolve and avoid any and all invoice discrepancies within fortyeight
hours
Validate receipt, review, and correct all EDI and fax confirmations in order to eliminate any service failures
Maintain a high degree of communication, cooperation and coordination with assigned departments regarding
purchases
Report any supplier or customer performance issues in accordance with the policies and procedures
Work closely with the Purchasing Manager to ensure that EDI, on line requisitioning, electronic faxing, and file item
additions are being optimized
Comply to and enforce the Market Purchasing Policy
Maintain expedited log (courier) to track emergency deliveries

Other
Performs other duties as assigned.
Practices and adheres to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.

Education & Experience: (Required for new hires as of 6/01/2018)
High School Diploma or GED Required
One to three (1 to 3) years purchasing or order entry experience Preferred

Licenses, Certifications, & Training:
N/A Choose an item.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors:
Adaptability Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work
responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures,
processes, requirements, or cultures.
Required
Building Strategic Work Relationships Developing and using collaborative relationships to
facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Required
Contributing to Team Success Actively participating as a member of a team to move the
team toward the completion of goals.
Required
Customer Focus Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behinds business
decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers and
own organizations needs.
Required
Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills Having achieved a satisfactory level of
technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current
developments and trends in areas of expertise.
Required
Work Standards Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming
responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing
standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.