PURCHASING CLERK-1st Shift

LISI Aerospace•City of Industry, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Individual initiates and follows sound purchasing procedures to support sales growth and operation systems. Responsibilities include coordinating purchase orders, filing, tracking of purchases, vendor management, and tracking and trending of purchases. May also perform contract administration, invoicing, shipping, and other administrative clerical duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma
1 - 3 years of related office experience (accounting, purchasing, or office administration)
Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel (Must have at least intermediate Excel Skills)
Strong problem solving, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Working knowledge of Database systems (M3); Internet, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Assist with Purchasing the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
Negotiate, or renegotiate, and assist in administering contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods.
Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.
Performs record keeping, data entry, housekeeping, and follows safety regulations.
All employees are responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times
Other duties may be assigned.