Purchasing Clerk

Great position for VETERANS no or minimal experience Responsible for purchase of raw materials, components, and production supplies. Assisting in source selection, order tracking and follow up (expediting) to the point of use. Following up on all supplier issues: quality, on time delivery, inaccurate quantity delivery and/or inaccurate invoice pricing. The position also focuses on creating a flow of materials to meet the manufacturing teams needs, keeping costs and inventory within the annual and/or job budget . Position will also work closely with, but not limited to, production, quality, engineering, supply chain and product development, and accounting departments. Essential Functions Main duties Ensuring raw materials, components and production supplies are ordered accurately and are delivered on time to support production schedules. Perform Root Cause Counter Measure when shortages occur. Maintain a solid relationship with all suppliers and ensure strong 2-way communication is present. Precise and interactive communication to Supply Chain, Production leads, supervisors, and accounting to ensure resolution on process/cost issues. Support physical and spot check inventory processes. Manage VMI and consignment programs. Keep accurate and complete records of the chain of custody documentation of all purchases. Provides support and input to estimating and others for procurement in pricing, supplier selection and terms and conditions compliance. Issues request for quotes (FRQ). Assures PO price compliance. Controlling Inventory costs to ensure profitability targets are achieved. Monitor the receipt of Inventory, work with the Accounts Payable team to reconcile invoices or credits when necessary. Liaison between internal and external vendors and freight carriers. Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Uphold internal and external policies. Other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities Ability to work with and manage confidential information. Results oriented, taking ownership of goals and objectives. Must be a self-starter. Ability to adapt to complex procurement issues where an in-depth evaluation or analysis of statistical, commercial, or technical data is required Capable of performing negotiations with suppliers, and performing financial, technical, commercial and performance supplier evaluations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Analytical skills for short-term/long-term planning and follow-up. Ability to listen and learn from questions being asked and apply it to future Purchase Order discussions. Required Education and Experience 1-2 years purchasing and materials planning experience preferred. Experience with ERP systems preferred. Manufacturing and/or Construction experience preferred. Essential Knowledge Demonstrated cross team collaboration, and problem solving. Knowledge of inventory control: cycle counts, full annual inventory, reorder points, etc. Understands the flexibility required for manufacturing within a construction environment Personal Qualities Enjoys analysis/statistics, a Problem Solver. Clear and logical thinker. Ability to handle pressure well and calmly lead others through complex issues across physical and systemic platforms. They should be detail oriented and highly organized Ability to clearly communicate requirements and measure results. Must have Player-Coach capability while maintaining a high degree of ownership in the team. Must be a willing student to then transfer new knowledge learned. Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Relish working in a company with a challenging and fast paced environment. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Experience: Procurement: 1 year (Preferred) Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Stafford, TX 77477 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Stafford, TX 77477: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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