What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing/Pricing Clerk position at Preferred Pump & Equipment LP?
Entry level position with the opportunity to grow. Heavy daily data entry. Maintains files and records of SKU data and prices. Performs related clerical duties. Consults catalogs and other references or communicates directly with suppliers to obtain prices and specifications. Effective communication with branch personnel is also crucial. Will be expected to be able to work with accounts payable to resolve invoice problems. Will be editing purchases orders and eventually be reviewing inventory levels & preparing a limited number of purchase orders.
Mathematical Skills
Oral and Written Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Standard computer skills – typing, navigating files, organizing files/
Excel proficient a must
· Find / Replace
· Copy / Paste shortcuts.
· Be able use basic mathematic formulas as well as some other common data formulas (i.e. Upper, trim, Concatenate, vlookup, xlookup)
Must have excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently. Attendance is key.
Good problem solver utilizing reasonable deduction skills.
Detail orientated – many of our SKU’s are very similar so one character can change things. Accuracy is very important.
General office experience in Purchasing / Inventory or AP a must
Having experience working with pricing (understand list prices, discount, multipliers)
Having been involved in inventory control (understanding basics of purchase orders, sale orders, transferring product amongst multiple locations etc.) a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Office experience: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21
