• Process and validate purchase orders and requests made by customers. • Convert requisitions to purchase orders. • Place purchase orders via electronic data interchange (EDI), fax, email and verbally. • Ensure all purchase orders are confirmed and noted in ERP system in compliance with client Service line agreement (SLA). • Document and update tracking tool daily. • Review non-file requisition items to determine if assigned an Item Master number. • Process rush/overnight orders as requested, communicating confirmation information to each requester, and document rush order details in set time frame. • Escalate contract and availability issues to next level personnel for orders processed or finalized by a method other than EDI.