Purchasing Associate

Purchasing Associate Lakeland, FL Job Details Full-time Up to $16 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Bilingual Record keeping Spanish Sourcing Financial data reconciliation Purchase order management Databases High school diploma or GED Financial record maintenance Trade school 1 year Supplier selection Negotiated pricing Entry level Full Job Description American Care is "Where You Belong" Joining our Fast Growing Company is the Best Decision for your Career Development Company Benefits Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan; Paid time off per Company's Policies; Paid holidays off per Company's Policies; Health, dental, and life insurance per Company's Policies; Colonial Life Voluntary/Supplemental Benefits; and Full access to American Care's Premier Healthcare Plan. Purchasing Associate Position Summary A Purchasing Associate is responsible for routine and impromptu purchases made by the company from its vendors. This includes the duties of preparing and processing purchase orders or purchase requests, keeping record of purchases, and keeping vendor information up to date. Purchasing Associate Essential Job Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsible for the purchase of goods and services company-wide. Search for potential new vendors, evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices. Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, products) Track orders and ensure timely delivery Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders Reconciles POs and RONs to submit them to the Finance Department. Communicate with the companies to request any necessary documentation to process return. Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition and are accordingly distributed throughout the company Keep track of all the purchases (made by the purchasing department) on daily basis and reported to finance department. Required Education and Experience High School or Technical school education At least one-year related experience Experience in negotiating prices with vendors, requesting and reviewing proposals/quotes for goods. Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including related work experience IND1

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Work Location:

In person