Purchasing Administrator

Job Description
Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. (VWT) is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Purchasing Administrator with strong negotiating skills to join our procurement team.  This position is  located in our Cary, NC office.
Summary:
The Purchasing Administrator (generating Purchase Orders for company personnel) is the primary focus of this position. Purchasing tasks such as obtaining quotes and acknowledgments, organizing and tracking status, and documenting/filing of all purchase orders, as well other administration related projects are also required. Position requires the ability to problem solve with a proactive and positive approach to assisting others, as well as the initiative to seek out any tasks that could benefit company efficiency.
Responsibilities: 
Request formal quotes for purchase orders (PO’s).
Create Purchase Orders for Equipment, Services and General Purchases.
Review PO’s and requisitions for complete documentation. Locate missing items as needed from vendors, and get input/approval on changes and needed information.
Check for approvals and budget releases.
Order acknowledgment confirmations.
Assists Finance with Issues Log for processing of PO and Invoice status for Purchasing.
Check on shipping & tracking info for PO’s.
Expedite shipments for the PO’s.
Provide general project management support related to purchasing activities.
File electronic PO’s into the jobs folder.
Print copies of PO, approval routes & order acknowledgments and distribute/file as appropriate.
Communicate with supplier and requestor regarding the PO and quote.
Follow up on missing order acknowledgments.