**Job Description**

?The Purchasing Associate, Universal, is an Avendra representative dedicated to the client?s purchasing needs. **The position is a part time, onsite role and will be based in the Las Vegas, NV area.?** The primary role of the Purchasing Associate, Universal, is to fulfill the business purchasing needs as agreed with the client.? In this role, the Purchasing Associate builds account relationships from a service perspective, ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Position Reports to Manager, Account Management, Universal

**Job Responsibilities**

? Create and Place PO orders. Source and gain approval for substitute products for out of stocks.
? Investigate and work with distributors to resolve delivery, out of stock, or other challenges.
? Adjust par levels seasonally and order products for catering events as they take place.
? Gain feedback from Universal about stock level changes such as seasonality, new produc...