- Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department. - Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders. - Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers. - Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation. - Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents. - Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. - Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. - Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Other skills for Purchasing: - Detail Orientated - Time Management - Judgment and Decision Making - Persistence - Flexibility and Adaptability - Relationship Building - Communication and Active Listening - Negotiation - Creativity and Problem Solving - Passion