Purchasing Specialist

• Assists in receiving and checking purchase requisitions to verify accuracy, terminology, or specifications.
• Files or lodges purchase requisitions in the Purchasing Module of the system.
• Signs and forwards verified purchase requisitions to the Purchasing Manager for evaluation.
• Determines if stocks or inventory are sufficient for current needs or as a reference for purchase requisitions.
• Coordinates with external providers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages, missed, or late deliveries.
• Tracks the status of purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Responds to customers and external providers inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Requests accreditation or re-accreditation requirements from external providers.
• Assists in checking accreditation or re-accreditation requirements of external providers.
• Assists in filing and safekeeping accreditation or re-accreditation documents of external providers.
• Coordinates with the warehouse regarding delivered orders and ensures that items are complete, in good condition, and meet the correct specifications.
• Prepares and submits purchase orders with canvass sheets to Purchasing Supervisors for checking.
• Prints purchase orders and forwards them to external providers for processing.

Educational Experience

• Graduate of any Engineering, or Management/Accounting course
• At least two (2) years related work experience as a Purchasing Staff/Purchaser in a manufacturing or trading/retail industry