Purchasing Clerk

NSP•Owasso, OK

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Clerk provides day-to-day support to the purchasing team by assisting with order entry, inventory tracking, and supplier coordination. This entry-level role is responsible for helping maintain appropriate inventory levels of ingredients, packaging materials and PPE to support production, while learning basic purchasing and supply chain processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
0–2 years of experience in an administrative, warehouse, or support role preferred.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Willingness to learn purchasing, inventory, and supply chain processes.
Good communication skills and ability to work with different teams.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English with strong verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PPE and safety requirements in meat processing is a plus.
Knowledge of Spanish is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

BRC program participant, responsible for their department’s knowledge and compliance to the BRC standard – Includes: Product packaging
Provide administrative support to the Purchasing Manager, including maintaining files, updating records, and assisting with communications.
Assist with creating and tracking purchase orders to ensure materials are ordered and delivered on time.
Monitor inventory levels of ingredients, packaging materials and PPE and report low stock or potential shortages.
Help track inventory movement and identify items that are slow-moving or excess.
Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to confirm material needs and deliveries.
Assist with contacting suppliers for order updates, pricing, and basic information.
Support sourcing activities by gathering quotes and basic product information as needed.
Help with new product setup by coordinating packaging and ingredient needs.
Maintain accurate data in purchasing and inventory systems.
Assist with ordering product samples for testing and product development.
Maintain and organize all documentation required for BRC compliance, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness at all times.
Support internal and external audits, including participation in traceability exercises and document retrieval.
Assist with purchasing and inventory coordination of operational supplies such as labels, liners, dry ice, PPE, and other materials as assigned.
Update and manage purchase orders, including adding new item lines, tracking consignment items, and ensuring order accuracy.
Generate, compile, and organize purchasing reports and data for review by management.
Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities, vendor information, and inventory transactions.
Communicate any supply or inventory concerns to the Purchasing Manager.
Other duties as assigned.