Purchasing Clerk, Sr jobs in Anaheim, CA

Career Opportunity – Purchasing Clerk - Acromil LLC – City of Industry
 

Our Company

Using state-of-the-art technology, Acromil, LLC in City of Industry, CA has been a primary supplier to the Commercial and Defense Aerospace Industries of complex structural components and assemblies since 1959. Acromil pursues its vision of excellence by providing the highest quality products, on time and at competitive prices within a culture of integrity and pride.  This vision led us to the acquisition of a similar business operation located in Corona, CA in September 2018 for a total footprint of 200,000 square feet. Acromil’s increased capacity will further our goal of being a World Class Supplier.

Our Opportunity

The selected individual will review and analyze outside processing purchasing requirements.  They will monitor the cost, schedule and scope of assigned purchase orders.  They will also update daily production reports with status on purchase orders.  They will also work with the maintenance manager to assist with clerical duties.

Essential Duties

The selected individual will:

• Reviews and analyzes Purchase Requisitions daily.
• Prepares and processes Requests for Quotes to Vendors/ Suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing with Vendors/ Suppliers to minimize costs.
• Coordinate incoming materials delivered to suppliers.
• Generates Purchase Orders based on approved Purchase Requisitions and distribute to Vendors/ Suppliers.
• Coordinates purchasing activities with Manufacturing, Planning and Engineering departments to acquire inventory and supplies in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Acquire new Vendors/ Suppliers to achieve cost reduction initiatives. 
• Follow up with Vendors/ Suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and obtain recovery dates for past due orders.
• Update ERP Order Status report for Management visibility.
• Monitors supplier performance (Price, Delivery and Quality) and initiates corrective actions, where appropriate. 
• Responsible for input, accuracy and integrity of ERP procurement data (i.e. lead time, unit prices, and other critical planning parameters).
• Performs periodic onsite visits to key suppliers for surveillance and follow up.

 Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 2-4 years of purchasing experience preferably in a manufacturing, machining and maintenance supply background.
• Proficiency with an ERP system.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (must be fluent in English)
• Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A High School Diploma/GED with advance education towards a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Business, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing is preferred.

 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 job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.           

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to type on a keyboard.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb (stairs).

 The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, 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 job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee generally works in an air-conditioned, office environment.

 The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

 Benefits

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and a 401(k) plan with Employer’s match, safety incentives and an employee referral bonus program. We also provide paid holidays, vacation and sick.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.