What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aftermarket Purchasing Clerk position at Dimplex Thermal Solutions?
Position Overview:
The Aftermarket Purchasing Clerk is responsible for purchasing goods and services following established policies and procedures set forth by management. Compiles requests for materials, prepares purchase orders, keeps track of purchases and supplies, and handles inquiries about orders. Provides administrative support. This position has varying responsibilities between placing orders, inventory management, stocking management, product classification updates etc. We are looking for someone with some experience in purchasing who is ready to join a thriving energetic team and wanting to further advance their career.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to thrive in a high productivity environment.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Able to work closely with other departments to solve problems.
- Superior phone with an aptitude for customer service.
- Ability to understand customer objectives and develop solutions that meet or exceed their expectations.
- Strong attention to detail
- Understand customer urgency.
- Works well under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; emphasis and strength in clarity, summarization and action are critical.
- MRP/ERP experience.
- 1-2 years of experience in purchasing.
- Strong computer/typing skills and knowledge of Microsoft products.
- Confident decision-making and sound business and financial knowledge.
- Some post high school education in Business, Supply Chain or related field required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide customer service for customers, vendors and staff by answering questions and requests in a timely fashion.
- Assist with RFP process and purchase orders in alignment with purchasing policies.
- Comply with all Purchasing policies and procedures.
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions while performing daily duties.
- Ability to prioritize using organizational skills.
- Manage daily requisition orders, ensuring completeness of requisition and purchase order process.
- Solicit competitive bids/quotes from vendors as needed.
- Handle daily Purchasing needs, i.e., prepare invoices and purchase orders for accounts payable.
- Quarterly perform Inventory of PW Warehouse.
- Responsible for stocking management of PW Warehouse.
- Gather and maintain HTS/Tariff and COO information.
- Complete SLI, USMCA, COO and other required forms.
- Provide outstanding customer service through effective communication.
- Maintain detailed records of purchases, including quantities, shipping information, and costs associated with the purchase.
- Provide reports and metrics of PW Warehouse inventory, movement, orders and transfers.
- Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all vendor relationships.
- Complete basic office tasks such as answering phones, copying, filing, etc.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by Manager.
Future Opportunities and Goals:
Shared Expectations:
- Teamwork
- Must work cohesively with all departments throughout Dimplex Thermal Solutions and our sister companies.
