PURCHASING CLERK

Description

Orion Industries is a world class aerospace manufacturing company and a leading model for social enterprise, strengthening our community so that every individual has an opportunity to access a career. We offer hope and create paths to employment through building esteem, mentoring, training, education, community services and successful businesses. Every day we know we are part of something important. Revealing the potential in every person, and uplifting people experiencing barriers to employment. 

• Monitor inventory for all office supplies regularly used in day-to-day business, initiating purchases as necessary to maintain adequate stock.
• Receive and review purchase requests from others for all standard office and business supplies.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders for aerospace raw materials based on standard stock levels or order issuing criteria, and where prices and vendors are pre-established.
• Assist with daily quoting and bid specifications.
• Review Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for purchased product, verify, and resolve demand.
• Support of Orion’s mission and program participants. 
• Communicate with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders following up on orders to ensure materials are shipped and delivered on promised dates.
• Maintain strong working relationships with our vendors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; AA degree preferred.
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment is desired, aerospace preferred. 
• Experience with computers, data entry, and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with an ERP system or Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) system highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable negotiating and problem solving skills.
• Customer service skills; ability to relate well to all customers internal as well as external customers.
• Excellent in-person attendance.

Wage Range:

The pay range for this role considers several factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, education, and other business needs.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Frequent use of computer 
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to reach, manipulate, handle, and hold material
• Frequent use of vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and spatial relationship
• Frequent use of hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Frequent use of speaking ability to express or exchange ideas, communicate detailed information, or convey instructions
• Occasional lifting of 5 or 10 pounds
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing shop floor, requiring use of Safety Glasses
• Occasional exposure to excess noise levels, occasionally necessitating the use of Hearing Protection

ITAR – US Person Status:

Due to Orion Industries’ participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A “US Person” can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

EEO/DEI Statement:

Orion Industries commits to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite employees, participants in our services, vendors, and customers to bring their authentic selves to every interaction. We seek to represent the communities we serve. We aspire to see and value people across the spectrums of age, ability, gender, race, sexual orientation, perspectives, and other visible and invisible differences. We strive to include equitable practices at the center of our daily work and believe our organization is stronger for it.

Orion Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.