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PATH TO PROSPERITY LLC

General Purchaser

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What they do

A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.

$44,259 / year median in Georgia

-6% projected decline

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Job Description

Company:
Path to Prosperity, LLC. (dba Purchase Green Artificial Grass)
Job Title:
General Purchaser Department:
Warehousing Reports to:
Purchasing Manager Job Summary:
The General Purchaser is to assist with the Purchasing Manager. A General Purchaser is responsible for maintaining relationships with suppliers or vendors, placing orders for products based on inventory needs and ensuring timely delivery of products and materials.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Maintain professional and technical knowledge of the Company's products. Performing vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reducing operating costs and boosting efficiency. Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors. Assist with annual data to determine purchasing needs and performing inventory management. Managing purchase orders, overseeing shipping schedules and maintaining purchase records. Working with warehouse staff to identify discrepancies from deliveries with purchase orders. Work with domestic manufacturers for new R&D products and follow up the process and negotiate price/discount. Handling inputting purchase orders for retail divisions for domestic items. Handling intercompany transfers as it relates to retail divisions. Coordinates warranty information for manufacturing claims regarding turf. Entering orders for retail divisions shipping from Distribution Centers. Maintain positive and good standing relationships with domestic vendors. Maintain the Purchase Order log sheet. Execute daily fulfillment audits. Responsible for additional duties and accountabilities that will be assigned as needed.
Benefits:
Eligible for medical insurance after the completion of 30 days of employment. Eligible for 401k after the completion of 30 days of employment.
Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Required Skills/Abilities:
Two years' purchasing experience Strong customer service skills with positive, friendly, and upbeat attitude Strong computer skills, especially Word, Excel, Google Docs, and type 45 WPM Sharp attention to detail and ability to solve complex problems Interpersonal skills conducive to team building Excellent oral and written communication with customers, employees and vendors Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
Physical Requirements:
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Work Environment:
Noise level in the work environment is moderate or frequently loud.