Purchasing Clerk

Pratt Industries; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Purchasing Clerk in Sandston, VA to manage the purchase of production and office supplies. You will issue POs, track shipments, monitor stock levels, and maintain pricing records to obtain best value for materials.

Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential for this role. Candidates with prior purchasing experience, especially in a manufacturing setting and knowledge of corrugated boxes, will be preferred; high school diploma required with opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years’ purchasing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: college degree and manufacturing purchasing background; corrugated box experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders on a timely basis.
• Communicate with supplies to track shipments, manage deliveries and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify when to replenish materials.
• Maintain price records and research best value and terms for supplies.
• Inform management of upcoming price increases, improved product availability and alternatives.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintained detailed, accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, delivery confirmations and price lists.
• Experience with MS Office or related business software.

Skills

Two years purchasing experience

Clear, concise oral and written comm.

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree

Two years purchasing experience in manufacturing environment

Experience in corrugated box industry

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position: Purchasing Clerk
Location: Sandston, VA
Job Type: Full Time, Salaried Exempt

Perks Of Pratt

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits
At 3 Months: 401k with partial match
At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Overview

• Responsible for purchasing of production and office supplies

Job Description

• Responsible for purchasing of production and office supplies

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders on a timely basis
• Communicate with supplies to track shipments, manage deliveries and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor inventory levels and identify when to replenish materials
• Maintain price records and research best value and terms for supplies
• Inform management of upcoming price increases, improved product availability and alternatives
• Comply with company policies and procedures
• Maintained detailed, accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, delivery confirmations and price lists
• Experience with MS office or related business software

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years’ experience in purchasing
• Clear, concise oral and written communication skills
• Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
  • College degree
  • Two years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in the corrugated box industry

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• A portion of the work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance Measurements

• Operating standards - The employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards set in the areas of quality, cost, safety, planning, customer satisfactions, supervision, efficiency, and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the manager.
• Personal growth - Each year there will be professional goals developed and agreed to by the manager and supervisor.
• Employee relations – The employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.
• Creativity – This will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.