POSITION SUMMARY: The Purchasing Administrator contacts vendors regarding open purchase orders, receiving estimated shipping date and/or arrival date, and contacting internal personnel regarding results. Expedites purchase orders when necessary, performs administrative duties for purchasing department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the functions listed below)

• Process/run reports for Purchasing department
• Process on-line Purchase orders including all credit card orders.
• Contacts vendors regarding open purchase orders, receiving estimated shipping date and/or arrival date, and contacting internal personnel regarding results. Expedites purchase orders when necessary
• Maintains accurate vendor information for all current approved vendors.
• Adjusts pricing information as it affects item cost, service order item cost, and system sell price.
• Distributes, manages, and electronically archives all technical bulletins received.
• Understands accounts payables guidelines and functions.
• Follows safe work practices and accident prevention procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Non-Supervisory Position
• Reports to the Director of Purchasing
• Makes decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the images and reputation of the organization

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or its equivalent and 3-5 years in Customer Service and/or professional experience in purchasing, inventory control, or equivalent years of related training and/or experience.
• High attention to detail and organization skills.
• Must have strong skills in Excel
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Must be highly safety conscious
• Must have excellent organizational skills, be highly motivated, and be able to follow through on duties and assignments with minimal supervision

If you’re looking for an employer who is an industry leader that has been in the business for over 80 years, then look no further.

Founded in 1939, General Parts distributes parts and provides service for over 60,000 active customers and 400 manufacturers of commercial foodservice equipment. Corporate headquartered in Bloomington, MN, we provide service coverage in all or parts of 27 states through our 29 branch locations.

General Parts offers a competitive benefit package that includes 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and more.

General Parts participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information please visit our website:  https://generalparts.com/careers