Purchasing Clerk

The Purchasing Clerk will prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment. In this role, you’ll collaborate with other departments, such as Operations and Finance and ensure proper supplier selection, drive competitive bidding whenever possible and practical, and negotiate goods and services for the lowest total cost, highest quality and superior performance.

• Incumbents will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining good relationships with vendors and distributors.
• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in the correct amounts.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
• Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
• Maintain and review computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
• Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand, in conjunction with the Supply Chain function.
• Ensure receipts of material are entered accurate, timely, and complete.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Two to four years of prior procurement experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience managing company purchase card and travel card programs
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to prioritize and manage a broad range of accountabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office and experience with purchasing software and processes

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Location:

• Memphis, TN 38141 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000