Procurement Department Specialist

Supports the Procurement Manager and Buyers by completing administrative and clerical work to include: maintenance of files, running reports, data entry, answering telephones when necessary, answering routine questions or referring to proper individuals. Completes the system set-up of new items and removal of discontinued items from the system. Assists Buyers with the placement of purchase orders, maintains contact with retail store personnel to resolve special problems or to obtain necessary information and maintain quality standards, Coordinates necessary functions between the Procurement Department and other Distribution Center Departments. Enters store distribution and allocations of product. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor