Purchasing Clerk

Oil Center Research, L.L.C.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Oil Center Research, L.L.C. in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Purchasing Clerk to manage general supplies, locate vendors, and support management in daily procurement tasks. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of purchasing experience, strong Excel and Outlook skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and dependable, trustworthy work habits.

Some college is a plus, HS diploma or GED required. You will prepare purchase orders, maintain records, meet with vendors, and negotiate to obtain the

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional purchasing experience.
• Proficient computer skills with Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Dependable, reliable, and trustworthy.
• HS diploma or GED; some college would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Locating and ordering all general supplies needed.
• Researching and negotiating with suppliers of general supplies to obtain prices and specifications.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain purchasing records.
• Consult with and report to Management.
• Meet with new and existing vendors as scheduled.
• Always look for new vendors and always shop for the lowest cost.

Skills

Purchasing

Excel

Outlook

Negotiation

Communication

Dependability

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Immediate Opening for a Purchasing Clerk –

Position requirements include

• At least 3 years of previous professional purchasing experience
• Being extremely experienced operating a computer (recent Excel and Outlook experience is mandatory)
• Having excellent written and oral communication skills and negotiating skills
• Dependability, reliability, and trustworthiness
• a HS diploma or GED but some college would be a plus.

Job Duties include

• Locating and ordering all general supplies needed
• Researching and negotiating with suppliers of general supplies to obtain prices and specifications
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain purchasing records
• Consult with and report to Management
• Meet with new and existing vendors as scheduled
• Always look for new vendors and always shop for the lowest cost

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Professional Purchasing: 3 years (Required)