Purchasing Clerk

Oldcastle Inc.; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Purchasing Clerk, where you'll play a crucial role in ordering products and services that support the infrastructure of Texas. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with various departments, ensuring seamless procurement processes and maintaining strong supplier relationships. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values detail-oriented individuals with excellent communication and analytical skills. Enjoy a diverse culture that promotes growth and development, while contributing to essential projects that shape the community. Build your career with us today!

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred with 1-3 years in Purchasing.
• Detail-oriented with strong data entry and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Code and approve invoices, place orders, and schedule deliveries.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure accurate product information.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Data entry skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

1-3 years of related experience

Tools

Proactis system

Outlook

Job description

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Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Position Overview

The Purchasing Clerk is a key resource for facilitating the effective ordering of products and services. This role supports various employees within the organization by clarifying needs, evaluating and assisting with determining suppliers, generating and placing orders, and working closely with the Equipment and Accounts Payable Departments.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Code and approve invoices and match invoices to delivery tickets.
• Place approved purchases with suppliers and schedule deliveries.
• Interact with service providers to maintain dispensing equipment.
• Create work orders in CMMS, provide coding to AP, update meters, and close work orders.
• Work with requestors to clarify specifications, provide source alternatives, and increase standardization related to orders.
• Collaborate with suppliers and the Sourcing Department to ensure accurate product/service information on orders, including pricing, availability, part numbers, and delivery.
• Process monthly orders and work with the Equipment Department to offset inventory.
• Prepare draft purchase orders within the Proactis system.
• Collect, sign, and date packing slips before scanning and receiving in Proactis.
• Expedite and assist with troubleshooting orders as needed.
• Assist with Equipment Preventative Maintenance by updating hour meters from vendor invoices.
• Handle daytime, evening, and occasional weekend phone calls.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance at assigned times.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• 1-3 years of related experience in Purchasing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Experience with procurement tools, processes, and systems preferred, but not required.
• Experience in mining, construction, or manufacturing preferred, but not required.

Work Requirements

• Must be detail-oriented.
• Strong data entry skills and proficiency in Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.
• Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High standard of ethics, integrity, and trust.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, physical, and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Proven ability to develop relationships and work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
• Skilled and accurate in data entry and data research with 10-key operation experience.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including building rapport, listening, presenting, and giving and receiving feedback.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk, and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit and use hands.
• Frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Standard office environment.(Remote)
• Fast-paced with deadlines.
• Noise level in some areas may be moderate

The statements includede in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Come build your career with us! Apply today and find out how your skills and experience can translate to opportunities that advance your career. Please complete your online application and profile for consideration.

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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