Purchasing & Expediting Specialist I

UniFirst; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a Purchasing Administrator I to manage administrative functions for Direct Sales purchases. Responsibilities include PO analysis, expediting, reporting, and data entry, with liaison to Customer Service and Distribution.

The role reports to the Purchasing Manager and requires independent thinking and clear communication. Daily tasks include reviewing orders, processing open lines, confirming vendor shipments, expediting back-orders, and handling returns.

Qualifications

• Data entry experience required. One year working in a purchasing environment preferred.
• Ability to review and process purchase orders and related data.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel; basic purchasing/inventory principles.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase orders for accuracy and back order information.
• Process daily open order lines for Direct Sales orders.
• Confirm vendor shipments and receipts.
• Review vendor back-order reports and expedite when necessary.
• Investigate receiving discrepancies.
• Data entry of updated product status on open order lines.
• Process obsolete product order lines to be cancelled.
• Monitor department e-mail and all return communications.

Skills

Data Entry

Planning and Organization

Motivation

Problem Identification and Solving

Analyzing Data

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

AS400

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a Purchasing Administrator I to manage administrative functions for Direct Sales purchases. Responsibilities include PO analysis, expediting, reporting, and data entry, with liaison to Customer Service and Distribution.

The role reports to the Purchasing Manager and requires independent thinking and clear communication. Daily tasks include reviewing orders, processing open lines, confirming vendor shipments, expediting back-orders, and handling returns.