Purchasing Assistant II needs 1 year of previous training or on-the-job experience Purchasing Assistant II requires: 1 year of previous training or on-the-job experience are generally preferred Good communication skills Organizational skills Hours: Monday Friday, 8a-5p Great attitude Basic financial acumen Purchasing Assistant II duties: Process approved requisitions, prepare purchase orders and send copies to vendors and to originating departments Check inventory stocks physically or through automated systems to validate that restocking is in orders Determine inventory quantities are sufficient for needs and order more if warranted Respond to vendor inquiries about clarifying orders, changes in requests, delivery requirements and cancellations Contact vendors to ensure meeting delivery schedules and preclude missed deliveries Resolve problems with vendors to expedite deliveries and to preclude supply shortages Review requisition orders to ensure accuracy and correct line item specifications Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists Conduct regular review of vendor accreditation to ensure getting the most economical and cost effective supplies by comparing contractual and bid prices with prevailing competitive prices Monitor status of requisitions, contracts, and orders