Purchasing Clerk

Join our dynamic team at Hydrasearch, LLC a leading AS9100D-certified manufacturer serving the defense and aerospace industries. We are committed to excellence in quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction and are located in Stevensville, MD. The Purchasing Clerk is responsible for assisting the procurement team in acquiring goods and services necessary for business operations. This role involves processing requests for quote, purchase orders, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely delivery of materials while adhering to company policies and budget guidelines.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your well-being and professional growth. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, competitive salary, bonus programs, a 401K retirement plan, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, vacation and PTO, paid holidays, gym reimbursements, and more! The targeted range for this position is $18 - $22/hr. Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process request for quotes (RFQ) and purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Consistent follow through on outstanding RFQ’s to meet customer demands.
• Maintain up-to-date records of purchase requests, vendor information, and order status.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Verify receipt of goods and resolve discrepancies related to orders, invoices, or deliveries.
• Assist in maintaining relationships with existing vendors and researching potential new suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Generate reports on purchasing activities, costs, and supplier performance.
• Support the purchasing team with administrative tasks as needed.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree in business or a related field is a plus.
• Previous experience in professional communication in multiple mediums (phone, email, text).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.
• Familiarity with ERP or purchasing software is an advantage.
  
  

Work Environment

• Manufacturing building with an office with consistent interactions with suppliers and internal customers.
  
  

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)