Purchasing Assistant

Receives, reviews and processes purchase requisitions; prepares and issues multiple open purchase orders at the beginning of each year
Maintains and enters purchase requisitions
Checks invoices against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and enters product information into inventory system
Identifies problems and issues, such as poor product quality and quantity shortages, communicates with vendors and follows through to ensure problems are addressed.
Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices
Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
Coordinates with various departments within the company