PURCHASER
• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives;
• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery;
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department;
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders;
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers;
• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation;
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents;
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends;
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities;
• Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed; and,
• Other tasks that may arise as the position is concerned.