Purchasing Clerk

Nevada Heat Treating LLC•Webster, TX

22h•$40,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparing purchase orders, sending purchase orders to vendors, communicating with vendors for status updates, receiving and inspecting shipments, and keeping track of purchases and supplies. They make sure that what was purchased arrives on schedule and meets specifications. They work with engineering staff to respond to vendor questions and requests for drawing updates. The ideal candidate will be sociable, proactive, able to get things done, have a high level of attention to detail, and have an interest in robotics, space, and technology. We are a small, but rapidly growing company, and tasks may change daily.

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands.
Ability to perform duties with little oversight or direction
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or three years of relative experience.
Advanced competency in Excel required.
Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
Ability to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government to conform to U.S. export control regulations.

Nice To Haves

Interest in robotics, space, and technology

Responsibilities

Generate requests for quotes and purchase orders based on information provided by engineering and best practices
Maintain effective relationships with approved suppliers
Send requests for quotes to multiple suppliers for the same items
Follow up with suppliers to receive quotes in a timely manner
Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery
Ensure timely delivery of items and follow up with vendors on late orders
Receive and inspect items on delivery, verifying that quality requirements are met
Notify management of any delivery, cost, or quality problems
Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers
Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, traceability, and other important data
Evaluate and maintain current database of supplier information
Support kitting functions as needed
Create build orders as needed
Do not accept incentives from suppliers
Maintain a safe, secure, and pleasant work environment
Other duties as assigned