This role falls within The Resource Group's Operations and Logistics Optimization Solution. Operations and Logistics Optimization comprises six communities working together to align inventory and data management, operational procedures, and key performance indicators, and to deliver a cost-effective, highly-efficient managed distributor model. Prepares purchase orders and verifies specifications of purchase orders. Follows-up on outstanding orders, provides departments with back-order information and offers alternative sources when possible. Consults catalogs, contracts or vendors to obtain pricing/availability information. Obtains competitive bids for major purchases and does bid analysis for review by manager of purchasing. Researches and negotiates routine non-contracted organizational purchases. Works with inventory managers to analyze usage history of inventory stock items and determines ordering requirements. Provides resource assistance for all departments regarding supply, equipment and vendor inquiries. Notifies contract teams and works with MSC to research discrepant invoices and requisitions to achieve resolution. Completes capital requisitions and assists with capital projects. Works with centralized contract design team for local contract facilitation. Works with local and national operations teams to provide analytical support.