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Robert Half Buyer in Lakewood, Washington
Description
We are in search of a dedicated Buyer to be a part of our team based in Lakewood, Washington. As a Buyer, your role will be centered around managing purchasing activities, ensuring accurate data entry, and maintaining vendor relations. This a contract-to-hire role.
Responsibilities:
• Accurately process purchase requisitions and orders, ensuring all requests are complete and properly coded.
• Keep up with vendor and client communications regarding purchase orders.
• Handle the procurement of services, materials, parts, and equipment, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Provide alternative products and contract vendors to clients for cost savings.
• Ensure accurate data entry of inventory, including location and acquisition cost for all Capitalized equipment and Small and Attractive items.
• Manage online vendor accounts for college staff and faculty, processing credit applications from vendors as needed.
• Regularly review and recommend changes to requisitioned items based on fund availability and other considerations.
• Maintain accurate records of all procurement documents and ensure they are archived appropriately.
• Coordinate and send reminders about new Fiscal Year blanket orders.
• Handle the dispatch and email of purchase orders to vendors and departments, following up as needed.
• Ensure all inventory paperwork is correctly filled out on a monthly basis before data input.
Requirements • Proficiency in the role of a Chef
• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning
• Knowledge and experience in ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning
• Familiarity with ERP Solutions
• Experience in handling Accounting Functions
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP)
• Understanding and experience in Buying Processes
• Excellent Communication skills
• Proficiency in Data Entry
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