Purchasing Clerk, Sr 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, Sr 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, Sr 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, Sr works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Purchasing Clerk, Sr typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Responsible for leading purchasing activities for sourcing and procurement of materials, purchase requisition review, supplier selection, order placement and follow up.
Essential Functions
Corporate:
EHS:
Technical:
Leadership:
Education
Reporting
Competency Requirements
Communicates critical issues to Team Leader, Group Leader, Asst. Manager or Manager in a timely manner; cooperate in creating a positive work environment; gives input to achieve improvements with Leadership; works to meet unit/department goals; work with Leadership (as assigned) to develop and implement countermeasures to eliminate root cause and prevent problem recurrence; provide data as needed.
CORE COMPETENCIES
TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*
Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)
*Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This position is in an office environment.
Physical Task | Demand | Remark | Physical Task | Demand | Remark |
Stand / Walk | Occasional (6-33%) |
| Forceful Grip | Rare (1-5%) |
|
Sit | Constant (>67%) |
| Fine Manipulation | Constant (67-100%) | Computer work |
Bend/Stoop/Squat | Rare (1 - 5%) |
| Lift | Rare (1 – 5 reps) | 15 lb max(package) |
Forward Reach | Rare (1-5%) |
| Carry | Rare (1 – 5 reps) | 15 lb max (package) |
Overhead Reach | Rare (1 - 5%) |
| Push / Pull | Rare (1 – 5 reps) | 10 lb max |
Position Requirements and Qualifications
Software Skills Required
Other Information
Qualifications
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security. This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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