Purchasing Officer

Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.Forward available inventory items by verifying stocks; scheduling delivery.Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends.