Purchasing Clerk

About the position

The purchasing clerk works in close coordination with the Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality teams to perform purchasing/supply chain activities, such as sourcing/quoting, placing purchase orders, working with suppliers, shipping parts and products in compliance with the Quality Management System and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing duties for all KanBan expenses and Engineering orders
• Use of Oracle ERP Purchasing/Planning system daily for creating and tracking orders
• Sourcing items for purchase
• Quoting custom products for purchase
• Vendor management duties such as order tracking, correcting quality/performance issues, follow-up on needs such as order documentation requests, establish new suppliers, etc.
• Packaging and shipping of parts and items in support of Engineering
• Follow Quality Management System procedures
• Assist AP in invoice processing
• Creating/replacing KanBan reorder cards
• Assist in inventory management as needed
• Assist in commercial shipping as needed
• Assists in maintaining supplier metrics for quality
• Assist in receiving/ unloading/loading of deliveries

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• 3 to 5 years purchasing experience
• Associates degree in Business/Office Management preferred
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, Word
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written)
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs independently; 150 lbs as a team lift

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion