Purchasing Clerk

Classification- Exempt: Pay will be determined based on experience and skillset.

Responsibilities:

The qualified candidate will initiate, prepare, process and verify purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Interacts with suppliers and vendors to obtain favorable pricing, terms, product specifications, monitor availability and optimize savings.

Provide prompt and outstanding internal and external customer service processing all calls as quickly as possible.

Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements and credit arrangements. Coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently.

Preferred Requirements:

• Skilled with purchasing and inventory management technology
• Lean, agile methodologies such as Kan ban
• Experience with Sage systems
• 3-5 years’ experience as a purchasing agent/buyer/Purchasing Administrator

Skills:

• Order Kanban parts and adjust quantities as needed for production and vendor lead times.
• Place orders for all aspects of material used for manufacturing.
• Order special tools or items needed for the shop.
• Main contact for Warranty issues.
• Main contact for Part Sales.
• Keep log on phone calls received.
• Process warranty claims quickly.
• Document warranty issues. Once work has been completed follow up with the customer to make sure they are satisfied.
• Document warranty claims on the weekly warranty spreadsheet and update.
• Data entry into Sage and MAS-90 as required.
• Maintain good supplier relationships.
• Maintain good customer relationships.
• Research and identify suppliers meeting our standards as new suppliers or back up suppliers.
• Fill in for Purchasing manager when needed while training.
• Review work orders and create a parts spreadsheet for parts needed.
• Order parts “Just in Time” – based on vendor lead times and production schedules.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Follow up with vendors – Verifying on time shipments.
• Work with vendors for parts expediting.
• Assist with various aspects of bi-annual inventory.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Required)
• Sage: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20