Purchasing Officer Job Description Sample


Here is a sample job description template for the position of Purchasing Officer:

Company: _____________________

Job Title: Purchasing Officer

Location of the Job: North Carolina, NC96325

Job Type: Full Time Employee

Position Requirements:

  • Chemical industry experience a plus
  • A college degree in business or related field
  • Decision making and problem solving abilities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer Service experience
  • Accounting practices as applied to procurement procedures
  • Office management principles, practices and procedures
  • Purchasing methods and procedures
  • Demonstrated track record of success in a similar role

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Expedite or delay scheduled deliveries based on needs of the plant.
  • Communicate with Bekaert team members to discuss ongoing activities.
  • Arrange for disposal of surplus materials when necessary.
  • Utilize returns/claims function within SAP.
  • Advise requisitioner of updated delivery dates on all late purchase orders.
  • Review open purchase order report and follow-up on any late deliveries.
  • Review purchase order confirmations to ensure order is accurate and that delivery schedule can be met by the vendor.
  • Maintain purchasing system following Bekaert guidelines and procedures.
  • Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices.
  • Create purchase orders within SAP from requisitions or contracts.

Salary: 14,000.00 – 16,000.00 USD /year

Contact Information:

[Contact Person]

Phone: ______________________

Fax: ________________________

E-mail: ______________________