What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Administrator position at Valley Tool & Mfg., Inc.?
The purchasing Administrator will conduct administrative and support activities to keep the purchasing department running efficiently. Responsibilities include following up with vendors, tracking deliveries and updating order records (ex: dates, invoices and discounts).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but, are not limited to the following.
- Confirm all purchase orders of issue for quantities, pricing and delivery dates
- Update internal database with accurate delivery dates
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery
- Follow up on late purchase orders and push for updated delivery information
- Assist in resolution of invoice/work order/purchase order reconciliations
- Expedite purchase orders
- Work with team to relay information regarding production delays, delivery delays, etc.
- Build and maintain vendor relationships through constant communication
- Maintain price sheets from vendors
- Create and update purchase orders
- Complete special projects as assigned
- Handle shipping and purchase order variances with respective warehouse
- Coordinate vendor returns for damages and shipping errors
- Assist buyers by obtaining product or service information from vendors, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
- Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
- Other duties may be assigned as required
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong communication, interpersonal and persuasive skills
- Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment handling high volume of purchase orders
- Good communications, negotiating and organizational skills and capable of handling multiple projects
- High school diploma required; college degree preferred
- Ability to multitask and switch priorities when needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.74 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $31