Purchasing Clerk

Category: Clerical - Other
Location: Oxford, AL 36203
Pay: $18.00 Hourly
Posted: 3 days ago
Status: Open

Description

Purchasing Clerk

The Purchasing Clerk will play a key role in the organization, responsible for efficiently purchasing, pricing, & managing inventory. 

Company Profile

International Distribution company for Textiles & more! 

What's in it for you?

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive & competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
  • Holiday Pay
  • Teladoc (online care)
  • Referral Bonus Incentive
  • Weekly Pay
  • 401k
  • & More!

Purchasing Clerk Details:

  • Temp-to-Hire position
  • $18.00 to $20.00 /hour
  • Full Time work available
  • First Shift (Monday through Friday from 08:00am to 05:00pm)

The PC will efficiently purchase, price, manage inventory, create the best methods for day-to-day purchasing operations.

• Vendor Management- Establish relationships with Suppliers. Evaluate & maintain vendor quotes to determine the most desirable Suppliers. Negotiate with Suppliers.

• Procurement- Place stock & drop ship orders. Maintain purchase order status &  monitor shipments. Verify all invoices/pack slips match P.O.’s. Review & verify freight charges. 

• Pricing- Keep pricing current & update system pricing, reconcile & minimize cost variances, identify cost improvements & services with Suppliers, resolve invoice discrepancies.

• Inventory- regularly review inventory, improve inventory turns, reduce back-order rates, monitor inventory accuracy across multiple Distribution Centers.

Purchasing Clerk Qualifications:

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma with 5 years’ experience OR College degree with 3 years’ experience.

• Advanced computer skills incl MS Office Suite

• Must be detail oriented.

• Excellent critical thinking, analytical skills, & problem-solving skills

• Excellent written, verbal, & interpersonal communication skills

• Experience working with ERP programs/Forecasting Applications.

Preferred skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business preferred.

• Experience with industrial or commercial purchasing

  • Applicant may be subject to a background check
  • Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.

Our commitment to you: to be Kind, Helpful, Respectful, Honest and Committed To Finding You Work.

How to Apply:

Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!

Oxford, AL

521 Davis Loop

Oxford, AL 36203

(256) 831-6830

oxford.AL@elwoodstaffing.com

Qualifications

*See above for qualifications

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