Procurement Clerk

JOB SUMMARY

The Procurement Clerk is responsible for all ordering and inventory of necessary spare parts, raw materials, and other supplies as required to maintain the efficiency of the plant.The Procurement Clerk must also develop relationships with the suppliers the plant relies on to get the best pricing and service.The person that fills this job will also be expected to assist in developing and maintaining the plant’s equipment database.

PRIMARY DUTIES: Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: MaintenanceThe Procurement Clerk will maintain a useable parts inventory system, including the layout of the spare parts rooms and other storage locations.Provides initial and continued support of the plant equipment’s spare parts storage (bar code system).Investigate parts and materials requests as requested to maintain efficient operations of the plant.Issues and properly documents all plant purchase orders.Receives and properly stores all incoming parts.Documents receipt of all incoming parts and processes receipts for payment.Assist in tracking spending versus available budget.Will be expected to assist plant personnel in locating required items, either in the store room or locating a supplier.Must possess some mechanical skills and knowledge as to allow for proper parts procurement.Will be expected to maintain, document, and modify if necessary, the plants parts inventory.Will be expected to answer and respond to calls during off hours to assist in locating spare parts. SafetyProcurement Clerk has the responsibility to participate in all required safety training and meetings along with meeting all American Gypsum, DEP, and OSHA safety requirements.Be familiar with all OSHA and DEP regulations.Operate in a safe manner following all plant and departmental safety rules and procedures.Maintain excellent housekeeping in the maintenance shop and parts storage areas.Ensure that all safety equipment is maintained and stored according to suppliers’ recommendations.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:During maintenance down time and unplanned machine breakdowns you may be required to perform mechanical duties as needed. May be directed by Department Managers in addition to the Maintenance Foreman.Must be flexible with job duties. You may be required to fill in on other jobs or in other departments when the business or organization is short-handed.Other duties as assigned.

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Must be able to operate:· 5,000 lb, 10,000lb and a 15,000 lb fork truck· Scissor Lift· Pallet Jack· Dock Leveler· Sweeper

Must know how to use:· Calipers· Tape Measure· Voltage Meter

WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:A minimum of a high school diploma is required. Prior purchasing and receiving experience is required. Prior inventory management experience is required.Prior pricing negotiation experience is required.A strong mechanical background is preferred.Experience in an industrial manufacturing plant is preferred.Strong observational and diagnostic skills are preferred. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:Good math skills are required to make precision measurements.Strong computer skills are required in word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets and databases for data entry and inventory analysis. Written communication by hand and by computer is required to prepare reports and for business communications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Procurement Clerk must be able to stand or walk up to 80% of the assigned work shift.Must be able to lift 40lbs.See Essential Physical Requirements form. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS:The position requires work in the plant, mill, maintenance shop, blending building and offices. The plant areas are not heated or air conditioned. Hearing protection is required in all areas outside of the offices and laboratory.Dust masks are available to use with nuisance dust.· Must be physically capable of climbing stairs and ladders and of other means of accessing equipment and work areas to get parts information if necessary.· Adequate vision and hearing will be required for safe pedestrian movement and inspection of equipment and parts.The job requires good organizational skills and the ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.Must know how to operate a fork lift and a man lift (equipment specific training will be provided)Must be willing to be on call to provide assistance in resolving production upsets or machine breakdowns.