Purchasing Clerk

Overview

Responsible for purchasing of production and office supplies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders on a timely basis
• Communicate with suppliers to track shipments, manage deliveries and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor inventory levels and identify when to replenish materials
• Maintain price records and research best value and terms for supplies
• Inform management of upcoming price increases, improved product availability and alternatives
• Comply with company policies and procedures
• Maintain detailed, accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, delivery confirmations and price lists

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years’ experience in purchasing
• Clear, concise oral and written communication skills

Candidates are preferred who offer the following:

• College degree
• Two years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the corrugated box industry

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

A portion of the work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Eligible for insurance benefits within 1 month, 401k with partial match at 3 months, and paid vacation days at 6 months.

Performance Measurements

Operating standards - The employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards set in the areas of quality, cost, safety, planning, customer satisfaction, supervision, efficiency, and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the manager. The employee will also be evaluated on personal growth, employee relations, and creativity.