Create the
shape of
things to come.

Hours:

• Monday-Friday schedule from 7am-3:30pm.

The Purchasing Clerk will be responsible for working with the Plant Engineers and Production Management to identify items needed for various projects as well as general supplies for the facility. They will assist the Buyer in collecting quotes from approved vendors. This will include following up on quotes, resolving issues with specifications or discrepancies on quotes and packing lists, and documenting supplier performance. The Purchasing Clerk will also be tasked with using the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system to enter item and Purchase Order information as required. 

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Signing Bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental & Prescription Coverage – No monthly premiums for the Employee  
• Paid Lunch & Breaks
• Basic Life Insurance – Free
• Short Term Disability – Free
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual Based on Years of Service
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses

Job Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare or edit purchase requisitions from various personnel.  Review requisitions to verify accuracy of specifications, account codes, commodity codes and item codes.
• Place orders with suppliers or vendors and ensuring that documentation is in order, with terms and conditions being clear. 
• Create purchase orders for the acquisition of materials utilizing the best cost / business practices for sourcing and following Company process and authorization matrix 
• Process returns and exchanges
• Hold training for operators/machinists/production supervisors, if needed, to show them correct procedures.
• Research vendors, including new products and sources of supply to ensure the availability of vendors and items as needed. This may require travel to vendors.
• Communicate changes in material/equipment deliveries
• Support operations and manage storeroom inventories to reduce downtime and costs
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience working with Resource Planning databases and/or working knowledge of SQL databases.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly and part drawings.
• Previous experience in a machine shop or industrial manufacturing
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in accounting/business management. 
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Effective and proven communication skills (both written and verbal) working in a team environment.
• Analytical skills with a history of data driven decision making
• Proven ability to keep accurate and up-to-date records.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Generally, works in an office setting but will be required to spend time each day inside a plant environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic.  
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.