Purchasing Clerk

Description

 *This position is 100% onsite at our South Bend Warehouse location; hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30p.m.*

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Clerk is responsible for placing, processing, and scheduling orders for centers and departments. They will also be responsible for helping upload receipts and entering transactions into Quickbooks.

Education/Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

· 2+ years of ordering and purchasing experience in a business setting

Expected Areas of Competence:

· Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures

· Strong organizational skills

· Ability to be key business partner with clinical directors and managers

· Demonstrates strong analytical skills

· Exhibits a high level of attention to details

· Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with numerous individuals

· Highly motivated, self-starter willing to deliver results and meet strict deadlines

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Products such as Word and Excel, being able to perform basic formulas in cells and manipulate rows and columns

· Quickbooks experience is a plus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Facilitate all purchase order approvals and ensure accuracy of all deliveries

· Evaluate all purchase order claims and ensure compliance to all company processes and procedures

· Coordinate with vendors to maintain optimal product quality and recommend improvements

· Utilize most cost-effective use of purchasing methods and payment methods

· Document all credit card purchases and match corresponding receipts

· Facilitate receipt of purchases for new centers and confirm placement in designated areas

· Other Ad hoc reports and assignments

· Position on-site in South Bend

· Purchasing for new centers, receiving items, and balancing credit card statements