Purchasing Assistant
Oakley's Painting & Remodeling
Florence Alabama
- Assisted with vendor selection and price negotiations to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
- Managed purchase orders and tracked inventory levels for timely project execution.
- Maintained accurate records of procurement activities using company software systems.
- Collaborated with project managers to align purchasing needs with project timelines.
- Prepared reports on purchasing activities and trends for management review.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation for audit purposes.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Oversaw purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates.
- Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.