Procurement Clerk: Detail-Oriented ERP & Supplier Liaison

Birk Manufacturing Inc.; East Lyme (CT); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Birk Manufacturing Inc. is seeking an entry-level Purchasing Clerk to support day-to-day material and office supply procurement.

You will place purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, track orders, and enter data into the ERP system to ensure timely receipts. The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and professional vendor communication, with opportunities to develop purchasing and supply chain knowledge and potentially expand into sourcing and cost analysis as you gain

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in entering purchase orders, receipts, quantities, part numbers, pricing, and dates.
• Strong organizational skills to keep supplier information and records up to date.
• Proactive follow-up on acknowledgements, POs, late deliveries, and outstanding issues.
• Clear, professional communication with suppliers and internal departments.
• Reliability and accountability for assigned purchasing activities and timely commitments.
• Accurate data entry in the ERP system for purchasing and receiving information.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and deadlines effectively.
• Willingness to learn and identify cost-saving opportunities in purchasing.
• Develops supplier relationships and maintains consistent communication.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and how purchasing impacts production.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and submit purchase orders to approved suppliers based on material requirements and internal requisitions/requests.
• Review purchase orders for accuracy, including quantities, pricing, part numbers, specifications, and requested delivery dates.
• Follow up with suppliers to obtain and verify order acknowledgements.
• Track open purchase orders and communicate changes or potential delays in ERP and to the appropriate departments.
• Enter purchase orders, receipts, supplier information, and other purchasing data accurately into the ERP system.
• Review packing lists and incoming materials received to ensure receipts are properly documented and information is correct within ERP.
• Work closely with Receiving, Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Accounting to resolve purchasing or material issues.
• Assist with resolving discrepancies between purchase orders, packing slips, receipts, and invoices.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and proactively follow up on past-due or late materials.
• Assist with maintaining accurate supplier and purchasing information in the ERP system.
• Support inventory and material requirements by helping ensure necessary components and supplies are ordered in a timely manner.
• Assist with obtaining quotes and pricing from suppliers as requested.
• As experience is gained, assist with identifying alternative suppliers, materials, or purchasing options to improve cost, quality, lead time, or availability.

Connaissances

Attention to Detail

Organization

Communication

Time Management

ERP/Data Entry

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Learning Agility

Cost Awareness

Vendor Relations

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

ERP system

MS Excel

Description du poste

Birk Manufacturing Inc. is seeking an entry-level Purchasing Clerk to support day-to-day material and office supply procurement.

You will place purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, track orders, and enter data into the ERP system to ensure timely receipts. The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and professional vendor communication, with opportunities to develop purchasing and supply chain knowledge and potentially expand into sourcing and cost analysis as you gain