Purchasing Clerk

Purchasing ClerkReports to Distribution Manager Summary: Manages all organizational purchasing activities while maintaining relationships with vendors. Evaluates and analyzes purchasing and pricing trends to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities· Prepares and issues purchase orders for all functional areas of the organization.· Monitors open POs for expected delivery and follows up on outstanding items.· Resolves purchase order exceptions with Finance Department.· Works with Finance Department to set up new vendors.· Maintains Item Maintenance in ERP (creates new, min/max levels, vendor codes, reorders points, buy/make, vendor alias, qty discount, lead times, cycle count).· Monitors approved inventory levels for accuracy and acquires additional supplies, as needed. · Reviews and analyzes Engineering Bill of Materials (BOMS) and purchases parts.· Verifies vendor quality check was performed by CTM.· Verifies price discounts with CTM and other vendors.· Participates in Year-End lnventory project as requested.· Processes NIRF Forms.· User of SolidWorks Manage, will train.· Serves as back-up to Scheduling & Logistics Clerk.· Manages freight bill exceptions via TMS, performs checks and balances on freight bills.· Other related duties as required. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Education and/or Experience · Bachelor’s Degree (Business Administration or a related field), preferred.· 3-4 years’ experience in a Purchasing position or equivalent combination of education and experience. · Microsoft Excel skills required, intermediate proficiency.· Strong knowledge of supply chain management preferred. Other Training or Qualifications· Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.· Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.· Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.· Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Work Environment and Physical Demands· Work Environment: Primarily Office environment, however there are times when it is necessary to obtain information from the production and warehouse areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.