Junior Procurement Specialist

Phoenix Metals Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Metals Company is seeking a Purchasing Clerk to support material and service procurement in Birmingham, AL. The role involves preparing purchase orders, tracking requests, and coordinating deliveries to ensure on-time arrival.

The candidate should have 0–5 years of purchasing experience, a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Safety and compliance duties are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Understanding of basic concepts and principles pertinent to purchasing operations.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing practices, methods and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on analysis, knowledge and judgment.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers as well as internal/external customers.
• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Compiles requests for materials and prepares required purchase orders.
• Tracks purchase requests using appropriate tracking mechanism(s).
• Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations in a timely manner.
• Gathers information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
• Coordinates and assists with scheduling of deliveries to help ensure purchases arrive on schedule.
• Gathers prices, specifications, and delivery dates to assist with the determination of the best bid.
• Tracks the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders and calculates relevant costs.
• Assists with preparation of documents/records for review, duplication, and distribution as appropriate.
• Enter shop orders
• Research sales records and inventory levels of current stock to ensure inventory is maintained.
• Assists with maintaining compliance with company policies and purchasing procedures.
• Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Skills

Purchasing basics

Time management

Communication skills

Decision making

Cooperation

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Phoenix Metals Company is seeking a Purchasing Clerk to support material and service procurement in Birmingham, AL. The role involves preparing purchase orders, tracking requests, and coordinating deliveries to ensure on-time arrival.

The candidate should have 0–5 years of purchasing experience, a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Safety and compliance duties are also part of the role.