Purchasing Agent - 2003

Job Description/Areas of Responsibilities:

• Perform purchase take-offs for the San Diego plans
• Issue purchase orders for the San Diego project
• Obtain the best possible value for Ross from all vendors through prudent expense controls and negotiating lower costs on all consumable.
• Assist with formulating strategy for annual bid process based on prior usage and increased number of stores.
• Track all costs by month and compare to budget, so that forecasts can be made in advance due to unexpected issues (needs not anticipated, costs of raw products increases/decrease). This allows the accruals and explanations for each month's comparison to be explained properly and alerts the Agent to changes, which could affect next year's budgets.
• Analyze and manage the appropriate supply inventory levels allocated for the project
• Purchase and control follow-up and storage of supplies, equipment, furniture for the new, existing and remodeled stores, Corporate Offices and Distribution Centers.
• Independently draft correspondence and represent Ross when working with outside vendors.
• Review and reconcile all invoices for supplies, equipment and furniture.
• Analyze, recommend an implement cost containment measures without compromising quality, delivery and Ross standards.
• Resolve all issues concerning supplies, equipment and furniture in a timely fashion.
• Respond quickly to all inquiries and requests.
• Manage special projects as requested.
• Work with other Departments and stores to advise best available product and pricing for needs.