Purchasing Clerk, Developmental

EZARC; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EZARC in Pleasant Grove, UT is seeking a Purchasing Clerk to support the purchasing department by sourcing and purchasing materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for operations.

This position is ideal for someone with some purchasing or related experience who wants to build a long-term career in procurement. You will learn our materials, vendors, systems, and purchasing processes while gradually taking on greater responsibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years in purchasing, procurement, materials, supply chain, or related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or construction purchasing preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase orders for materials, parts, equipment, and supplies.
• Obtain pricing, availability, and delivery information from vendors.
• Track open purchase orders and follow up on deliveries.
• Assist with obtaining and comparing vendor quotes.
• Communicate with vendors and develop strong working relationships.
• Work with production, project management, and other departments to understand material needs.
• Help resolve pricing, quantity, delivery, and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and vendor records.
• Learn company materials, specifications, vendors, and purchasing practices.
• Take on increased sourcing and purchasing responsibilities as experience grows.
• Perform other purchasing duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor relationships

Excel

ERP software

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

1-2 years purchasing experience

Tools

Spreadsheets

Purchasing systems

ERP software

Job description

Position Summary

The Purchasing Clerk supports the purchasing department by helping source and purchase materials, parts, equipment, and supplies needed for company operations.

This position is designed for someone who has some purchasing or related experience and is interested in building a long-term career in purchasing and procurement. The right person will have the opportunity to learn our materials, vendors, systems, and purchasing processes while gradually taking on greater purchasing responsibility.

Experience with structural steel, fabrication, manufacturing, or construction purchasing is preferred but not required.

Job Duties

• Prepare and process purchase orders for materials, parts, equipment, and supplies.
• Obtain pricing, availability, and delivery information from vendors.
• Track open purchase orders and follow up on deliveries.
• Assist with obtaining and comparing vendor quotes.
• Communicate with vendors and develop strong working relationships.
• Work with production, project management, and other departments to understand material needs.
• Help resolve pricing, quantity, delivery, and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and vendor records.
• Learn company materials, specifications, vendors, and purchasing practices.
• Take on increased sourcing and purchasing responsibilities as experience and knowledge grow.
• Perform other purchasing duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Some previous purchasing, procurement, materials, supply chain, or related experience preferred.
• Strong interest in developing a long-term career in purchasing and procurement.
• Structural steel, fabrication, manufacturing, or construction experience preferred but not required.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, purchasing systems, and ERP software.
• Ability to learn materials, specifications, pricing, and vendor relationships.
• Self-motivated and willing to take on additional responsibility as experience grows.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of purchasing, procurement, materials, supply chain, or related experience preferred.
• Relevant manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or materials experience may be considered in place of direct purchasing experience.

Career Growth

This position is intended for someone who wants to make purchasing a career. As the employee develops their knowledge and demonstrates their abilities, they will have opportunities to take on greater responsibility in areas such as sourcing, vendor negotiations, material purchasing, cost management, supplier relationships, and procurement planning.