Purchasing Clerk initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. Being a Purchasing Clerk interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. Additionally, Purchasing Clerk coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. The Purchasing Clerk works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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SUMMARY:
The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for Maintaining appropriate inventory levels for strategic customers. We’re looking for people who want to grow with us, as we see the potential to progress in this role. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our supply chain organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Strategic inventory stocking levels
o Excess and Obsolete
o Safety Stock
Safety Duties & Responsibilities:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. In addition, the individual should have a strong desire to be a key contributor and be a motivated self-starter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's Degree preferred) • At least two years of experience in a purchasing position is preferred but not required• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel preferred• Customer service skills appropriate to the position• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English• Ability to work at a pace appropriate to the workload• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet required deadlines
LANGUAGE SKILLS:• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the Company.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:• Ability to add and subtract 10-digit numbers, to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds; ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.REASONING ABILITY:• No major critical thinking required. Work follows established job aids and business rules. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. BENEFITS:• Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental insurance plans• Flexible Spending Accounts• 401(k) with Company match• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick/safe time• Pet insurance for our non-human family members
KGPCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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