Purchasing Clerk

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Purchasing Clerk to support day-to-day purchasing activities. You will process orders, track inventory, coordinate with vendors, and ensure materials are available when needed.

The role requires strong data handling, organization, and communication skills. It is a full-time position with contract-to-hire potential and a pay range of $20.00–$23.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in purchasing, inventory, or warehouse operations a plus.
• Strong Excel, Outlook, and Word skills; attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP/Oracle/NetSuite or similar.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and ensure pricing accuracy, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment planning.
• Communicate with vendors on status, pricing, and availability.
• Enter and maintain purchasing data in company systems.
• Track open orders and follow up on delays.
• Assist with receiving documentation and inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain vendor/product records and support audits.
• Generate reports on inventory and purchasing activity.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Vendor coordination

Data entry

Communication

ERP systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Purchasing Clerk | Overland Park, KS

Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire | $20-23ph.

LHH is partnering with a well-established construction company in the Shawnee, KS area who is seeking to hire a Purchasing Clerk. The Purchasing Clerk will support day-to-day purchasing activities by processing orders, tracking inventory levels, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring materials and supplies are available when needed. The ideal candidate is organized, enjoys working with data, and has strong communication and problem-solving skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process purchase orders and ensure accuracy of pricing, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment planning.
• Communicate with vendors regarding order status, pricing, and product availability.
• Enter and maintain purchasing and inventory data within company systems.
• Track open orders and follow up on delayed shipments.
• Assist with receiving documentation and inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate vendor and product records.
• Support inventory counts, cycle counts, and periodic audits.
• Research discrepancies involving orders, invoices, shipments, or inventory levels.
• Collaborate with warehouse, operations, customer service, and accounting teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
• Generate reports related to inventory, purchasing activity, and stock levels.
• Perform general administrative duties to support the purchasing department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Previous administrative, data entry, customer service, warehouse, retail inventory, or office support experience is a plus.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Willingness to learn purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Exposure to inventory management, order entry, purchasing, or warehouse operations.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Intermediate Excel skills including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas.

Pay Details: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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