Purchasing Assistant

- Creating purchasing orders and procuring company goods and services based on an approved budget.
- Performing research and communicating with vendors and suppliers to find the best goods and services for the company.
- Creating a database of invoices, purchase orders, quote requests, vendor or supplier contracts, and updating it as needed.
- Establishing and developing good working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Reviewing all purchase-related documents for errors before it is sent to the accounting department.
- Tracking and maintaining the status of orders, and reporting any delivery issues to affected supervisors.
- Responding to emergency requests and expediting orders as needed.
- Creating monthly and annual purchase reports for management review.
- Ensuring all purchased goods and services are up to company standards and in compliance with relevant federal or state laws.