Purchasing Clerk

IFABCORP; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A metal fabrication company in Gastonia is seeking a Purchasing Clerk to support day-to-day purchasing activities. The role involves processing purchase orders for materials and ensuring timely availability for production needs. Candidates should have experience in metal manufacturing or fabrication, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage inventory levels. The company looks for someone who can effectively coordinate with production and maintain accurate purchasing records to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a metal manufacturing or fabrication environment is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple orders with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create, process, and track purchase orders for materials and services.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Materials, and Planning teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and update ERP/MRP systems.

Skills

Experience in metal manufacturing or fabrication

Purchase order processing

Vendor communication

Inventory management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The Purchasing Clerk at iFAB Corp supports day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and services required for metal fabrication and engineered-to-order production. This role is responsible for processing purchase orders, maintaining accurate records, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting inventory and production needs. Experience in a metal manufacturing or fabrication environment is highly preferred due to iFAB’s custom and build-to-order operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Order Processing

• Create, process, and track purchase orders for steel, sheet metal, fabricated parts, hardware, consumables, and services
• Ensure purchase orders are accurate in terms of pricing, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates
• Follow up with suppliers to confirm order status, lead times, and on-time delivery
• Communicate with approved vendors regarding quotes, order confirmations, expediting, and delivery issues
• Support supplier onboarding and maintain up-to-date vendor records
• Escalate supply risks or delays that may impact production schedules

Inventory & Production Support

• Coordinate closely with Production, Materials, and Planning teams to support build schedules
• Assist in monitoring inventory levels and identifying reorder needs
• Support expediting of critical materials to avoid production downtime

Documentation & Data Accuracy

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, files, and documentation
• Assist with invoice matching, receiving discrepancies, and basic purchasing audits
• Update ERP/MRP systems with purchasing and supplier data
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing accuracy, lead times, and supplier performance
• Support cost-control initiatives and basic spend analysis as requested