Job Summary: The Purchasing Clerk will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw and non-raw materials, coordinating their scheduling and delivery to ensure continuous supply for production. This role involves managing raw material master data and ensuring the best value for expenditures.

Minimum Education:

• Associate's Degree preferred but not required
• High School Diploma required

Experience: 1-2 years of experience in Supply Planning

Preferred Requirements:

• Negotiation skills and experience working with vendors to reduce costs or improve value
• Strong computer and administrative skills, including stock management and purchasing systems
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Ability to understand and follow complex instructions
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and internal customers to solve problems
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in production processes is preferred
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds
• Good knowledge of purchasing and inventory management
• Good time management skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to evaluate information from various sources
• Experience in a technical environment
• Understanding of Supply Chain or Planning processes
• Positive character, committed to delivering and able to work under pressure

Duties:

• Plan effectively based on customer demand and forecast
• Monitor and control inventory of raw materials and components
• Manage supply review and stock replenishments to ensure availability as per forecast
• Work closely with internal departments to meet customer delivery schedules
• Source and purchase necessary materials, parts, and services in a timely manner
• Coordinate the return of damaged or improperly shipped materials with vendors
• Work with production and maintenance personnel to meet their material and parts needs
• Maintain raw material and parts master data
• Maintain purchasing records, review late open orders, and expedite delivery with suppliers
• Develop and enhance long-term supplier relationships
• Verify and rectify any non-3-way match invoices with vendors and internal members
• Identify and support productivity initiatives for best quality at best cost
• Prepare and solicit bids and quotations as needed

If you are interested, please apply today!

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance