Purchasing Clerk

Amada•La Mirada, CA

17d•$21 - $23

About The Position

Amada is hiring a temp-to-hire Purchasing Clerk who will work with planners/buyers in the Purchasing Department to create or revise Purchase Orders in the Syteline ERP system. Communicates with vendors to convey Requests for Quotes and Purchase Order placements, or to resolve discrepancies. Updates purchasing documents with various data, such as delivery dates and costs. Matches various receiving documents and analyzes them for correctness. Pursues resolutions to discrepancies with buyers and/or vendors. Enters transactions in Syteline and delivers documents to the Accounting Department daily. Assists Buyers to coordinate deliveries from vendors and interface with end users in other departments. Maintains departmental records and files. Temp to hire position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Computer navigation skills (folders, files, open, close, copy, paste, save, etc.) Knowledge of basic software (Windows, Edge, Chrome, Gmail, Excel, Word, etc.) Proficient at data entry (typing, numeric 10-key, keyboard shortcuts, etc.) Sort and distribute Purchasing Dept mail to Buyers. Create Purchase Order documents in SAP and Infor/Syteline systems. Communicate with vendors regarding inquiries, purchases, and deliveries. Updates purchase orders with new delivery dates and/or costs. Match vendor invoices with Packing Slips and Purchase Orders and analyze for correctness. Interface with Buyer and/or vendor to resolve discrepancies and correct computer and document records, as necessary. Enter transactions for payment of invoices in SAP and Infor/Syteline systems and send documents to the Accounting Dept daily. Assist Buyer in follow-up or expediting pending purchases and coordinate with end users. Update logs and computer files daily Other duties as assigned. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepare special reports as needed. Participates in company physical inventory. May run local errands. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Manager - Purchasing/Warehouse KNOWLEDGE Preferably two years of Purchasing experience. SKILLS Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy. Excellent organizational skills Good computer skills using Gmail, Excel, Word, etc. Preferably knowledge and experience with SAP and Infor/Syteline systems PAY RANGE $21.00 - $22.50/HR SCHEDULE Temporary to Hire position. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm TRAVEL Little to no travel OTHER ABILITIES Ability to accept and follow instructions. Ability to work harmoniously with others. WORKING CONDITIONS LIFTING: Average Weight: 15 lb. Frequency: Daily

Requirements

Computer navigation skills (folders, files, open, close, copy, paste, save, etc.)
Knowledge of basic software (Windows, Edge, Chrome, Gmail, Excel, Word, etc.)
Proficient at data entry (typing, numeric 10-key, keyboard shortcuts, etc.)
Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
Excellent organizational skills
Good computer skills using Gmail, Excel, Word, etc.
Ability to accept and follow instructions
Ability to work harmoniously with others

Nice To Haves

Preferably two years of Purchasing experience
Preferably knowledge and experience with SAP and Infor/Syteline systems

Responsibilities

Create or revise Purchase Orders in the Syteline ERP system
Communicate with vendors to convey Requests for Quotes and Purchase Order placements, or to resolve discrepancies
Update purchasing documents with various data, such as delivery dates and costs
Match various receiving documents and analyzes them for correctness
Pursue resolutions to discrepancies with buyers and/or vendors
Enter transactions in Syteline and delivers documents to the Accounting Department daily
Assist Buyers to coordinate deliveries from vendors and interface with end users in other departments
Maintain departmental records and files
Sort and distribute Purchasing Dept mail to Buyers
Create Purchase Order documents in SAP and Infor/Syteline systems
Communicate with vendors regarding inquiries, purchases, and deliveries
Update purchase orders with new delivery dates and/or costs
Match vendor invoices with Packing Slips and Purchase Orders and analyze for correctness
Interface with Buyer and/or vendor to resolve discrepancies and correct computer and document records, as necessary
Enter transactions for payment of invoices in SAP and Infor/Syteline systems and send documents to the Accounting Dept daily
Assist Buyer in follow-up or expediting pending purchases and coordinate with end users
Update logs and computer files daily
Prepare special reports as needed
Participate in company physical inventory
Run local errands