Title Purchasing Assistant

Location: Port Arthur TX

Pay: $21.72/hr

Contract - 6 months

Overview

Individual will be responsible for maintaining vendor data and providing assistance on purchasing transactions, assigned journal entries and purchasing requests by immediate supervisor.

Vendor administration

• Review vendor applications for accuracy and completeness.
• Respond to vendor-related inquiries from internal customers
• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to implement process efficiencies.
• Perform new vendor searches and system maintenance activities

Purchase Order Creating

• Timely creation of purchase orders and procuring items requested
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure orders are acknowledged and delivered.
• Monthly review of open purchase orders.

Responsible for contacting suppliers, negotiating deals and expiring contracts.