Purchasing Clerk

Unaka Corporation; Bennettsville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Unaka Corporation seeks an organized, detail-oriented individual to support the Buyer by maintaining records of business transactions and ensuring SQF, regulatory, and third-party requirements are documented.

The role involves data entry, vendor communications, and assisting in requisitions and research as needed within a standard office environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 years related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports.
• Basic knowledge of current software packages.

Responsibilities

• Copies data and compiles records and reports.
• Maintains information on the server for SQF, regulatory and 3rd party requirements.
• Operates computer terminal to input and retrieve data.
• Operates office machines (adding machines, calculators, fax, duplicating machines).
• Assists in data entry of purchase orders as required.
• Assists in vendor calls and emails for new purchase orders.
• Assists in review/update of requisitions on the server.
• Confer with vendors to obtain product pack size, weights, etc. for regulatory updates
• Assists contacting vendors with discrepancies in quantity, quality, pricing, etc.
• Assists Buyer in researching new products and pricing
• Assist other departments when required.

Skills

Data entry

Record keeping

Office communication

Phone skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

Supports the Buyer by organizing and maintaining records of business transactions, documenting SQF, regulatory, and third-party requirements, and performing office activities within the establishment through the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Copies data and compiles records and reports.
• Maintain information on the Server for SQF/ Regulatory/ 3rd Party requirements.
• Operates computer terminal to input and retrieve data.
• Operated office machines such as adding machines and calculators, fax machines, and duplicating machines.
• Assists in the Data entry of purchase orders, as required
• Assists in calling and emailing vendors of all new purchase orders, as required.
• Assists in the review /update of requisitions on the Server.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product pack size, weights, etc.- required for Regulatory updates
• Assists in contacting vendors with discrepancies in quantity, quality, pricing, and any other applicable issues.
• Assists Buyer in research into new products and pricing
• Assist other departments when it is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as Military Specifications and PCR's, Product Specifications, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must have good phone skills and interact well with others. Must have basic knowledge of current software packages

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. Walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day may be required. Reaching above shoulder height or below the waist or Lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday is required. Proper lifting techniques are required. On occasion, lifting up to 25 pounds for files or computer printouts may be required.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas, where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. The primary environment is ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment, as found in a typical office environment.

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