SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Examining departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy necessary to support the buying process
• Seeing that POs are issued, shipped, and received on a timely basis
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases
• Various Ad-hoc requests supporting the Center Led Procurement process

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Acute sense of urgency, excellent customer service skills and demeanor
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong command of Microsoft Word and Excel; MS Access a plus
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures

EDUCATION:

• Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Business Administration.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experienced with supplier management
• The position would require 0-2 years of experience

Ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidate must have at least 1 year of general office experience, prior heavy data entry and experience and knowledge with Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical abilities and organizational skills, interpersonal skills and strong team spirit are essential to success in this position. Prompt arrival and regular attendance to work with the ability to learn, understand and adhere to applicable safety precautions and procedures. Confidentiality and professionalism expected. Work is performed in a fast paced, diverse environment with a continuous focus on customer service under minimal supervision.

Aramark is a federal contractor and requests priority referrals of protected veterans. EOE, Male/Female/Disability/Veteran