What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Clerk - Modesto, California position at United Service Technologies?
The Purchasing Specialist will work as a team to create purchase orders for the acquisition of materials and research approved suppliers to obtain price and delivery specifications.
Responsibilities:
- Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives – for both inventory and non-stock items.
- Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning location.
- Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
- Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents utilizing electronic document control when possible.
- Assist with development of supply strategies which support corporate goals and objectives.
- Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
- Develops and maintains vendor relationships to ensure continuity of supply.
- Investigates non-conforming material and/or damaged receipts and ensure appropriate credit is received.
- Reviewing reports for stock outs and expediting past due or outstanding open orders.
- Monitoring price increases and communicating changes as necessary.
- Maintain item attributes including but not limited to reorder points, lead times, standard pricing.
- Administrative responsibilities as required to support organizational objectives and company success.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED or the equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchasing
- Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the purchasing field.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite, with strong Excel skills
- Aptitude to clarify assigned tasks and expectations and then work independently to complete assignments
Benefits:
- Top pay for experience
- Full benefit package including medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
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