Assists the requesting department in arranging for substitutes if commodity is unavailable, or if more economical products might be satisfactory. Maintains communications with departments and suppliers. Works with peripheral areas college wide to ensure that Purchasing Department processes integrate well to produce a user-friendly, effective system. Reviews encumbrance accounting entries to ensure the integrity of the related data. Performs related duties as directed.
Communication skills both verbal and written.
Knowledge of sentence structure and word usage. Knowledge of mathematics and basic accounting. Ability to deal with employees and vendors. Strong interpersonal skills with customer service experience preferred. Analytical skills related to workflow processes also preferred.