Purchasing Clerk

ICU Med Careers•Gary, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Clerk is responsible for processing purchase orders for purchased components needed to support production. This role focuses on entering orders, tracking deliveries, and following up with suppliers to ensure materials arrive on time. The Purchasing Clerk works within established procedures and systems to help maintain appropriate inventory levels and support daily production needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Associate degree from an accredited college/university or a High School degree with relevant experience is required
1- 3 years of experience in similar roles
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Basic understanding of purchasing or procurement processes
Ability to follow instructions and company procedures accurately
Good written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems (e.g., Oracle) for order entry and tracking
Comfortable using MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) for routine tasks
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
Ability to work cooperatively with internal teams and suppliers
Willingness to learn and take direction from supervisors
Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with buying is preferred

Responsibilities

Enter purchase orders for materials, components, and supplies based on system requirements or instructions
Track open purchase orders and update delivery dates and quantities in the system
Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations and delivery status
Complete receiving transactions in Oracle as materials are received
Work with Accounts Payable to help resolve basic vendor and invoice questions
Process and track internal requisitions through completion
Generate routine reports from Oracle as requested
Maintain accurate purchasing files and records
Communicate order status to internal departments as needed
Perform other clerical purchasing duties and special assignments as assigned
Follow all company purchasing policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned