Purchasing Agent
About The Position
Position Summary : Perform responsibilities in accordance with all company standards, policies, and procedures. Procure materials, equipment, supplies and services; process requests for quotes. Communicate to the Director of Purchasing daily the needs and issues with either the properties or vendors being utilized. Descriptions: Processes requests for quotes and requests for the purchase of services, supplies, equipment, materials and freight that have been generated through the JD Edwards system and have necessary approval. Responsible for coordinating the delivery of any goods and services. Evaluates competitive bid proposals with the objective of obtaining the best value, which is determined by the service, price and quality relative to the use of the item being purchased. Confers with properties to clarify purchasing needs, specifications and standards including interaction with Warehouse, Inventory Control and Chefs. Must be tactful, resourceful and ethical in dealing with vendors, the properties and fellow Team Members. Resolve discrepancies and disputes regarding pricing, payment, quality, backorders, substitutions, deliveries and vendor's issues and communicate these issues to the Director of Purchasing. Communicate new product information when received to the appropriate Team Members and Director of Purchasing. Maintain copies of current vendor product catalogs and product information.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members and Management in both written and verbal form
- A minimum of 1-year previous purchasing experience
- Must possess exceptional organizational skill and must be detail oriented
- Must be knowledgeable in Excel, MS Word and have some skills with an AS400 Purchasing system
Responsibilities
- Procure materials, equipment, supplies and services
- Process requests for quotes
- Communicate needs and issues with properties or vendors to the Director of Purchasing
- Process requests for quotes and purchases of services, supplies, equipment, materials and freight through the JD Edwards system
- Coordinate the delivery of goods and services
- Evaluate competitive bid proposals to obtain the best value
- Confer with properties to clarify purchasing needs, specifications and standards
- Resolve discrepancies and disputes regarding pricing, payment, quality, backorders, substitutions, deliveries and vendor's issues
- Communicate new product information
- Maintain copies of current vendor product catalogs and product information
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
