purchasing associate

DPI Direct

DPI Direct Inc. is Southern California&rsquo;s fastest growing Digital Offset, Large Format, Label and Packaging Printing Company. The candidate will be offered competitive compensation and benefits package.Position Title: Accounting Associate with emphasis on AP/PurchasingHours: Monday through Friday: 8am to 5pm - OnsiteCompensation: $22-$24 an Hour. Pay is Commensurate with ExperienceJob Function: This position supports the accounting team with a key focus on all aspects of the accounts payable and purchasing cycle. Strong negotiation skills for best vendor pricing/lead times with a fundamental understanding of the payable cycle and accounting principles.Typical Duties Include:<ul><li>Receive and review for accuracy vendor invoices, match to packing slips, posting and paying.</li><li>Track expenses and report any discrepancies.</li><li>Assist all departments with purchasing materials in a fast-paced production environment</li><li>Intermittent Invoicing Support</li><li>Receive and distribute mail</li><li>Complete vendor required and other paperwork accurately and maintain correct records</li><li>Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management</li></ul>Qualifications: Education - Associates degree in business or related field and progressive experience in accounting is required.Job knowledge/Skills required:&middot; General accounting experience.&middot; Experience with Accounts Payable and Purchasing. Ability to negotiate pricing and manage lead times a must.&middot; Comfortable working in Microsoft Office Suite&middot; Experience with Quickbooks or other accounting/CRM software&middot; Ability to adhere to company policies and procedures is required&middot; Must be a team player eager to learn and willing to assist whenever and wherever needed&middot; Must have integrity and able to maintain confidentiality of company data&middot; Strong Communication and Writing skills&middot; Attention to detail and consistent attendance a mustJob Type: Full-timePay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Physical Setting:<ul><li>Office</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Associate (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Accounting: 1 year (Required)</li><li>Accounts payable: 1 year (Required)</li><li>Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Accounting Associate with emphasis on AP/Purchasing

CarMax

<div>7201 - Colorado Springs - 4010 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80922
CarMax, the way your career should be!
Provide an iconic customer experience
At CarMax, we make selling a car an easy and convenient process for our customers. You will be an essential part of our Purchasing team, collecting the information needed for Buyers to generate accurate appraisal offers. By communicating clearly with business partners and customers, you will help to ensure that each customer leaves satisfied with their car selling experience. We&rsquo;ve developed a reputation for being an honest and transparent place to sell a car, and those same traits will help you succeed, too.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li> Conduct accurate vehicle condition assessments by collecting, recording, and communicating all required information (including cosmetic, specific mechanical conditions, options, etc.) about customer appraisals for a Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Purchasing Manager&rsquo;s analysis.</li><li> Accurate optioning of vehicles during assessments and CarMax inventory.</li><li> Perform quality and timely imaging of Retail and Wholesale vehicles for CarMax websites.</li><li> Complete vehicle secures, including reading and verifying appraisal entry information for any discrepancies.</li><li> Complete vehicle walkarounds including communicating information accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li> Assist Merchandising Department with maintaining inventory and executing customer transfers.</li><li> Complete final condition verifications on inventory acquired through online customer channels.</li><li> Assist in the preparation and operation of the wholesale auction.</li><li> Partner with Inventory and Sales Departments to conduct lot merchandising, as needed.</li><li> Assist the Merchandising Department with various other projects and office duties, as needed.</li><li> Assist with on-boarding of new associates.</li><li> Complete assigned tasks independently and follow up after completion.</li></ul><div>
Job Specifications: 
<ul><li> Deliver exceptional customer service and work with other departments to create Iconic Customer experiences.</li></ul>
Ability to follow detailed, standardized processes to complete work. 
<ul><li> Read, interpret, and transcribe data to maintain accurate records.</li><li> Multi-task in a high energy, fast-pace work environment.</li><li> Speak and listen effectively when dealing with internal and external customers.</li><li> Function effectively within other departments in a team-oriented environment.</li><li> Successfully complete all required Workday training.</li><li> Position requires a valid driver&rsquo;s license.</li></ul></div><div>
Working Conditions: 
<ul><li> Requires walking, bending, kneeling or standing for extended periods of time.</li><li> Ability to work outdoors or in any inclement weather environment for several hours.</li><li> Flexible work hours with shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays.</li><li> Requires CarMax work clothing to be worn when working in the store (acquired through CarMax World).</li><li> Adhere to all CarMax policies including, but not limited to, Attendance, Proper Recording of Time, Asset Protection, EH&amp;S (Environmental, Health &amp; Safety), and Standards of Professional Appearance.</li></ul></div>
Primarily working in an outdoor environment; may include working at times in noisy and/or inclement weather conditions
Disclaimer and Approvals: 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This information is current at the time of publication. Responsibilities may include other duties as assigned and may be amended at the discretion of CarMax with or without notice. This document has been reviewed and approved by management and Human Resources and cannot be modified without written consent by a member of management authorized to modify any such responsibilities. CarMax is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with federal and state laws which forbid discrimination because of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability and other protected characteristics. Employment at CarMax is at-will, and therefore, can be terminated, with or without cause, at any time, at the option of the associate or CarMax. This at-will employment relationship will remain in effect throughout an associate's employment with CarMax unless it is modified by a specific, express written employment contract that is signed by an officer of CarMax and the associate. This at-will employment relationship may not be modified by any oral or implied agreement. Specifically, this job description is not a contract of employment and does not create any contractual rights of any kind between the Company and its Associates.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
The hourly rate for this position is:</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
$18.70 - $29.90
Benefits:
Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:<ul><li>
To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
</li><li>For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
</li></ul>Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.
For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.</div>

Vehicle Condition Assessor

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

<div>Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt&rsquo;s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
VHPC Acute Account Executive Team
Job Summary:
Associate Account Executive
 
Member (client) facing interaction to impact significant cost savings to our members through the use of various VHPC portfolio purchasing agreements. Collaboratively works with their assigned members, responsible for presenting vendor contract information, facilitating analytics, and documenting savings for each contract for each member. Associate Account Executive will also provide feedback to Contract Sourcing Department on additional contracting requests for new and/or modified contracts. Associate Account Executive is responsible for Member retention through ongoing savings and value realization.
.
<div>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 
<ul><li>Routine ongoing interaction with assigned Members to drive ongoing savings and value through maximizing the use of the VHPC portfolio of contracts.
</li></ul></div><ul><li>Interactions with the Members will be with Chief Supply Chain Officers, Purchasing Agents, CFOs, CEOs, and other C-Suite leadership.
</li></ul><ul><li>Working with analytics and pivot tables to validate and document savings for assigned Members and presenting the financial and value proposition for the contract savings.
</li></ul><ul><li>Internal documentation of the contract usage and savings for internal invoicing purposes.
</li></ul><ul><li>Team player sharing results, opportunities, with other VHPC team members and our client Members.
</li></ul><ul><li>Working with Vendor Representatives to facilitate meetings and interaction with our VHPC Members when needed.
</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in conventions and other marketing venues as needed.
</li></ul><ul><li>The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
</li></ul> 
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
 
<ul><li>Program Management (Intermediate): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific savings goals and objectives.
</li><li>Financial Processes (Intermediate): Ability to monitor costs, expenses and revenue as well as the ability to manage those costs and expenses in relation to budgeted amounts.
</li><li>Process Improvement (Intermediate): Identifies, analyzes and improves upon existing business processes for optimization and to meet standards of quality.
</li><li>Peer Leadership (Intermediate): The ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank and above in an effort to accomplish team goals.
</li><li>Networking (Intermediate): Build relationships through industry contacts, professional organizations and individuals.
</li><li>Quality Management (Intermediate): Developing a systematic process of checking to see whether a process or service is meeting specific requirements.
</li></ul><ul><li>Excel (Intermediate or above): Must have Excel capabilities to export documents into Excel, create Excel documents, create Pivot Tables, complete VLOOKUP tasks, and other Excel skills.
</li></ul><ul><li>PowerPoint (Intermediate): Used to present monthly presentations, quarterly business reviews, and other ad hoc presentations showing value to our members.
</li></ul><ul><li>Must be able to use and navigate other applications used within the business (i.e Vizient Portal, and others)
</li></ul>CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Organizational Impact:
<ul><li>Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
</li></ul>Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
<ul><li>Analyzes complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
</li></ul>Breadth of Knowledge:
<ul><li>Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
</li></ul>Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
CORE CAPABILITIES
Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
Builds and Maintains Relationships : Maintains regular contact with VHPC Members, key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Communicates effectively in presentations and in written communications.
Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of Members and relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Offers advice and guidance to our members concerning the contract portfolio and opportunities.
Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
Makes Data Driven Decision s: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. The ability to demonstrate and present this data to our Members in a fashion that is clearly understood and can be implemented.
Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
Adapts to Change and Ambiguity: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
<ul><li>Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact, lead, impact the VHPC Members and VHPC Team Members.
</li></ul><ul><li>Must demonstrate skills with Excel, PowerPoint, Word
</li></ul><ul><li>Must be able to travel occasionally especially is based remotely outside of Nashville area. Travel is reimbursed per company policies. Travel may consist of meetings in the Nashville office, other convention cities, and possible travel to client locations.
</li></ul>Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience 
 
Experience Level:
3 years
Education:
Bachelor's
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.</div>

Associate Account Executive, Vanderbilt Health Purchasing Collaborative

H.B. Fuller

<div>Associate, Sourcing
Cairo, Egypt
On - Site 

<div>As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller&rsquo;s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
Job Title: Sourcing Associate 
 
Location: 6th October City, Cairo 
 
Position Overview: 
 
This role will be based in Cairo and will support end-to-end sourcing activities for the UAE market. 
 
Global Strategic Sourcing Associate responsibility includes assurance of supply, superior cost management and uncompromising stewardship in support of our internal &amp; external customers. 
 
System responsibility including, but not limited to, price updates, invoice discrepancy resolution, and vendor registration. Sourcing Associate will also have additional support responsibilities to include a variety of project-related work and daily management tasks related to material sourcing, usage tracking and forecasting and price reconciliation 
 
Focus will be on day-to-day activities vital to running the business. Will report to a more senior member of the sourcing team and directly support 1-3 managers/directors. 
 
Primary Responsibilities:
0%-20% Sourcing
30%- 60% Analytics
20%-60% Transactional
0-100% Systems and Processes<ul><li>
Transactional: Updating Pricing, Invoice Resolution, System Support</li><li> 
Sourcing Support: First line of contact with Plants and Suppliers to resolve payment issues, Assistance with Request for Quotes, Bid Analysis, Volume Tracking for Rebates and against contracts for compliance with business commitments, perform periodic analysis of $ spend, ensure compliance in ERP and other systems, and assist in preparation of bid requests/analysis of bids.</li><li> 
Sourcing: May have own some RM category, but is not majority of work plan.</li><li> 
Additionally: Comply with Sourcing&rsquo;s best practices, policies, and procedures. Resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.</li></ul>
Minimum Requirements<ul><li>
Bachelors Degree (ideally Chemical Engineering or Management &amp; Industrial Engineering), or 1+ years experience in Sourcing related function is a plus.</li><li> 
Experience working with S&amp;OP/ERP/payment systems, proficient in Microsoft Office, self-motivated, can function with little/no daily direction setting from manager.</li></ul><ul><li> 
Demonstrated strong desire and innate capability to learn.</li><li> 
Skills: Problem solving capabilities, strong communication, interpersonal, organizational skills, excellent written and verbal skills in English, other languages desired.</li></ul> 
Training Provided:
<ul><li>Training of management level plus training on specific systems. Two week Sourcing skills training.</li><li>
Plus any training specific to the role required for proficiency.</li></ul> 
Demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:<ul><li>
Responsive to Change Refocuses efforts in a positive &ldquo;how can we get this done?&rdquo; manner</li><li>
Individually Accountable for ResultsFocuses on work effort that is strategically aligned and has impact</li><li>
Models Collaboration &amp; Commitment Focuses on team success before individual success</li><li>
Demonstrates Operational Excellence; Continually looks for new &amp; better ways to get things done</li><li>
Demonstrates Effective Self Management Values guidance while assuming responsibility for development</li></ul>
 Preferred Qualification 
Bachelor Degree or greater, experience working with systems, good skills with Microsoft Word and Excel, experience with ERP systems. No previous work experience required but a plus.
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.</div></div>

Associate, Sourcing

friends of Switchpoint

<div>Description:

Boutique Associate
Pay starts at $15/hour
Part-Time Position
Weekends Required
ORGANIZATION:
Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving individuals, families, and veterans in Utah who are experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014.
OUR MISSION To empower those in need by addressing the underlying cause of poverty, providing a comprehensive plan, and supporting their journey to self-sufficiency.
OUR VISION Every individual embodies their worth and value with self-esteem, hope and abilities restored, thriving in affordable housing.
CULTURE VALUES:<ul><li>
Kindness &ndash; Remember Kindness is Contagious!</li><li>
Connection &ndash; It&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re here and what gives purpose &amp; meaning to life!</li><li>
Kinship &ndash; We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging.</li><li>
Self-Worth &ndash; Treat people the way they can become w/True Value &amp; Worth!</li><li>
Self-Reliance &ndash; Learn your role and take initiative!! We want &ldquo;Fishermen&rdquo;!</li></ul>
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:<ul><li>
Golden Rule: To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated.</li><li>
Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved &amp; improved by the positive experience of the people we influence.</li><li>
Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing new ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness.</li><li>
Authenticity: To do what we say we do.</li><li>
Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.</li></ul>
OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to end homelessness.
PURPOSE: Boutique Associate will perform duties and complete all necessary tasks in processing customer sales. Must be willing and able to help other floor associates in maintaining all aspects of the store(s). Providing excellent customer service, building staff rapport, and promoting sales.<ul><li>The safety of our employees is a primary concern of Switchpoint. Employees are expected to follow OSHA proper lifting techniques and safe-lifting ergonomics while on the job.</li></ul>
Requirements:

Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Excellent Customer Service Skills &ndash; professional and kind in all interactions with customers, donors, volunteers, team members, etc.</li><li>
Cashier experience. Has the ability to count change back and work in a fast-paced environment. Must be very accurate with cash handling.</li><li>
Able to lift 50+ lbs. Able to be on feet for long period of time.</li><li>
Review and Follow: *OSHA Guidelines for Safe Lifting</li><li>
Great at providing customer service to our guests, donors, and staff Able to price items at a thrift store pricing.</li><li>
Has a good understanding of the value of items.</li><li>
Very organized and detailed in all that is done.</li><li>
Clean driving record. Can drive a box truck and a truck and trailer. Is very reliable and is willing to do what needs to be done to complete the job.</li><li>
Works well with others. Has a great temperament. Is a self-starter.</li><li>
Is good at merchandising the store.</li><li>
Keeps the work area clean and organized.</li><li>
Credit card and cash register &ndash; learn reporting procedures of cash register and credit card machine.</li><li>
Backroom training-donation processing, etc., dealing with vendors, etc.</li><li>
Opening and closing store procedures training, restocking, displays, etc.:</li></ul>
Recordkeeping and Reporting:<ul><li>
Report critical incident(s) immediately to Regional Director.</li><li>
Collects data necessary to meet funding requirements and statistical reports.</li></ul>
COMPENSATION
Pay range starts at $15/hour and caps at $16/hour.
Part-Time Position
Weekends Required
Switchpoint offers a benefits package that includes Medical/Vision/Dental, Transportation Allowance, Paid Time Off, 401K
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.</div>

Boutique Associate

BFC Solutions

<div><div>Position Summary:
</div><div>The Buyer is responsible for supporting the procurement function by analyzing demand, determining what needs to be ordered, processing purchase orders, maintaining vendor records, tracking inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. This role works closely with suppliers, internal departments, and the accounting team to ensure accurate and cost-effective purchasing operations.</div><div></div><div> 
Responsibilities</div><ul><li> Prepare, review, and process purchase orders in accordance with company policies</li><li> Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes, negotiating prices, confirm orders, resolve discrepancies, and track deliveries</li><li> Locate and qualify new suppliers &ndash; work with AP for new supplier set up</li><li> Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor files, pricing lists, and contracts</li><li> Process purchase requisition forms</li><li> Track cost reductions</li><li> Monitor inventory levels and notify appropriate staff of low-stock items or replenishment needs</li><li> Verify received goods against purchase orders and packing slips</li><li> Assist with invoice matching and reconciliation (purchase order, receipt, invoice)</li><li> Support purchasing audits and compliance requirements</li><li> Update procurement systems and spreadsheets with current data</li><li> Coordinate with accounting, operations, and other departments to meet purchasing needs</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Education &amp; Experience</div><ul><li> High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree or coursework in business preferred)</li><li> 1&ndash;3 years of administrative, purchasing, or supply chain experience (preferred)</li><li> Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)</li><li> Experience with purchasing or ERP systems is a plus</li><li> Basic knowledge of procurement and inventory processes</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Skills &amp; Competencies</div><ul><li> Strong analytical, problem solving abilities, data accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li> Must be able to work in Excel with Vlookups and pivot tables</li><li> Ability to work successfully and productively in absence of complete information.</li><li> Excellent communication and vendor management skills.</li><li> Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and adapt to changing demands.</li><li> Understanding of production processes, lead times, and inventory principles.</li><li> Strong communication and relationship building abilities.</li><li> Experience working in an ERP environmet</li></ul><div> 
Travel Requirement</div><div>
Travel is not a requirement of this position.</div><div></div><div> 
Work Environment</div><div>
Work is performed in an office and plant/warehouse environment 5 days per week; time on the plant floor may be required.</div></div>

Buyer

Carnegie Mellon University

<div>Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world&rsquo;s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn&rsquo;t imagine the future, we invent it. If you&rsquo;re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ranks among the best in the country. Our research programs are at the forefront of the technologies that have changed the world we live in. Our interdisciplinary approach to education and research allows faculty and student across the university and beyond to collaborate on problems that have a significant impact on the world around us. The ECE Department, part of the College of Engineering, is a large and diverse academic community, and includes global research and
 
teaching efforts through extensions of our Pittsburgh academic programs and research in Silicon Valley, Portugal, Africa, and Thailand.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking an Associate Buyer that will be responsible for the purchasing of goods or materials and preparing and processing related paperwork in compliance with the University purchasing policy (i.e. purchase order). The Associate Buyer contacts vendors as needed to follow-up on questions and/or issues. Answers department related questions regarding the University purchasing policies and procedures. Generally, this position purchases goods and materials from vendors on the Procurement Services preferred supplier and contract supplier list. May assist with reviewing vendor lines, placing re- orders, pricing merchandise, managing inventories or performing price comparisons.
Core Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Monitors the purchasing email inbox to promptly review, acknowledge, and determine ownership of purchase requests.
</li><li>Converts purchase requests to purchasing tickets using request tracker software.
</li><li>Ensures compliance with procurement policies.
</li><li>Uses a university purchasing card or Oracle Purchase Orders to convert Purchase Requests to orders.
</li><li>Creates Capital Asset Requisitions for capital equipment.
</li><li>Communicates with faculty and staff to provide order status and resolve issues.
</li><li>Reconciliation of university purchasing card transactions.
</li><li>Purchase Order invoice management, including uploading invoices, confirming receipts in the Oracle system, communication with Accounts Payable, and suppliers.
</li><li>Acts as backup support to the Manager of Procurement Services.
</li><li>Work closely with other team members, faculty, staff and students to provide price comparisons, vendor information and backup documentation for purchases.
</li><li>Places credit card orders
</li><li>Maintains auditable documentation that will support purchases.
</li><li>Performs related duties as assigned.
</li></ul>Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Associate&rsquo;s degree; bachelor&rsquo;s degree (preferred)
</li><li>1-3 years&rsquo; experience
</li><li>A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
</li></ul>Requirements:
<ul><li>Successful background check
</li></ul>Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits , take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page .
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it&rsquo;s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Procurement and Purchasing
Position Type
Staff &ndash; Regular
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Hourly
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