Purchasing Clerk

Armstrong Group; Kittanning (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day-one benefits

Internet/phone services

Career development

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Armstrong Group in the United States is seeking a Purchasing Clerk to support procurement operations by processing requisitions, managing purchase orders, and maintaining supplier relationships.

You will track orders, assist with sourcing strategies, and help drive cost-saving initiatives as part of a cross-functional team, contributing to on-time materials delivery and overall supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of purchasing, procurement, or related experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with good problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and support vendor relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery requirements.
• Create and manage purchase orders.
• Track orders and resolve delivery or pricing issues.
• Maintain purchasing data, part numbers, pricing, and BOMs in JDE.
• Coordinate RMAs and supplier follow-up.
• Communicate order status with internal stakeholders.
• Support sourcing strategies and cost reduction efforts.

Job description

## Purchasing ClerkApply: Armstrong Group-Corporate: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-2665The Purchasing Agent I supports procurement operations by processing purchase requisitions, managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. This role also assists with vendor sourcing, order tracking, and cost-saving initiatives. ### What’s In It For You* Competitive pay with annual performance-based increases* Day-one benefits with low employee premiums* Free Internet, video, and telephone services, plus affiliate discounts* Career development and growth opportunities* Generous PTO and company holidays ### Key Responsibilities* Source, evaluate, and support vendor relationships* Negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery requirements* Create and manage purchase orders* Track orders and resolve delivery or pricing issues* Maintain purchasing data, part numbers, pricing, and BOMs in JDE* Coordinate RMAs and supplier follow-up* Communicate order status with internal stakeholders* Support sourcing strategies and cost reduction efforts ### Qualifications* High school diploma or equivalent* 0-2 years of purchasing, procurement, or related experience preferred* Strong communication and organizational skills* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word* Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and problem-solving abilities* Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) preferred ### Why Join Us?This is a great opportunity to build purchasing and supply chain experience while working with cross-functional teams and contributing to business success.**Who We Are** The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions. Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.