Purchasing Analyst

MORTON INDUSTRIES•Farmers Branch, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Compiles information and records of material by performing the following duties. Extensive computer use while performing duties such as order entry, and order changes. Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests. Searches inventory records or warehouse to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity. Initiates purchase requisitions. Writes or types purchase order and sends copy to supplier and department originating request. Compiles records of items purchased. Computes total cost of items purchased. Confers with production, sales, shipping, warehouse, or common carrier personnel to determine status of purchase order. Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries and quality and maintains information regarding those suppliers. Verifies bills from suppliers with bids and purchase orders and approves bills for payment. Sorts and files purchasing records. Compiles statistics and prepares various reports for management regarding purchased items Filing of documents. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to work in an organized manner, balancing several tasks simultaneously.
Works well in group problem solving situations.
Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time.
Shares expertise with others.
Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Maintains confidentiality.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Completes work in timely manner; Works quickly.
Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Is consistently at work and on time.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Asks for and offers help when needed.
Meets challenges with resourcefulness.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must meet all Company attendance requirements.
The ability to continuously practice safe habits in the workplace while following all policies and procedures related to health and safety.

Responsibilities

Extensive computer use while performing duties such as order entry, and order changes.
Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
Searches inventory records or warehouse to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity.
Initiates purchase requisitions.
Writes or types purchase order and sends copy to supplier and department originating request.
Compiles records of items purchased.
Computes total cost of items purchased.
Confers with production, sales, shipping, warehouse, or common carrier personnel to determine status of purchase order.
Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries and quality and maintains information regarding those suppliers.
Verifies bills from suppliers with bids and purchase orders and approves bills for payment.
Sorts and files purchasing records.
Compiles statistics and prepares various reports for management regarding purchased items.
Filing of documents.
All other duties as assigned.