Description
Compiles and maintains information and records to prepare purchase orders. Edits purchase requests and prepares purchase orders. Consults catalogs and other references to obtain prices and specifications. Maintains files and records of materials, prices, inventories and deliveries. Performs related clerical duties. May contact vendors and suppliers for quotations, and follow up on outstanding purchase orders. Applies standard formulas to calculate extensions and discount applications. Operates a personal computer and appropriate software packages or its equivalent. 4 or more years of experience in position. Has developed specialized skills or is multi-skilled through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. Completes work with a limited degree of supervision. Likely to act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. Identifies key issues and patterns from partial/conflicting data. Takes a broad perspective to problems and spots new, less obvious solutions. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.