About the position Responsibilities • Prepare and maintain purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and originating departments. • Evaluate requisition orders for accuracy in terminology and specifications. • Assess planning and procurement requests to ensure alignment with corporate policies and goals, as well as quantity, specifications, and delivery requirements. • Communicate purchasing policies and procedures to internal and external clients. • Assist clients in initiating requests for goods and/or services. • Negotiate and administer the return and replacement of damaged, defective, or incorrect goods. • Resolve discrepancies with purchase orders, authorize changes in materials, prices, schedules, delivery, payment, receipts and other terms and conditions as required. • Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve issues such as shortages, missed deliveries, and other problems. • Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders. • Process purchase orders and change orders related to contract issuance. • Achieve cost/savings/avoidances consistent with annual corporate and department objectives. • Identify and prioritize saving opportunities through analytical research of current and historical pricing rates and data. • Utilize the required systems to complete tasks, such as ERP and Contract Module. Requirements • Attention to detail is essential. • Proficient in Microsoft Office or related software. • Prior PeopleSoft Financial experience highly preferred. • Demonstrated negotiation skills. • Excellent organizational skills. • Excel experience is a must (pivot tables, creating excel spreadsheet and adding formulas). Benefits • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Short-term disability • Additional voluntary benefits • EAP program • Commuter benefits • 401K plan • Paid Sick Leave • Holiday pay where applicable Apply tot his job