Receiving Clerk

Summertown Metals is looking for a motivated person to work with the Purchasing team. This person needs to have previous purchasing experience. This is a full-time position which will include benefits such as medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, STD, LTD, life, 401K, vacation and PTO.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Receiving Clerk to join our growing Purchasing Department. This individual will play a key leadership role in sourcing the best pricing and materials for special-order and project-specific items. The ideal candidate is experienced, detail-oriented, and skilled at negotiating with vendors while maintaining efficiency and alignment with company processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and secure the most competitive pricing and lead times for special-order materials.
• Oversee and support a small team of purchasing agents, providing guidance and accountability.
• Review, refine, and enforce departmental purchasing processes to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with project managers, sales teams, and vendors to meet delivery and budget goals.
• Monitor vendor performance and build strong, long-term supplier relationships.
• Assist with cost analysis, process improvements, and purchasing strategy development.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Procurement experience in construction or building materials (preferred).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills..
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ERP or purchasing software is a plus.