Purchasing Clerk

Cynet Systems • Pomona, CA

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About The Position

The Purchasing Clerk provides purchasing and administrative support to the procurement and supply chain team. The role processes purchase orders, maintains purchasing data, monitors supplier deliveries, and coordinates with internal departments to help ensure timely material availability for manufacturing operations. The clerk supports Buyers in achieving inventory, delivery, and operational objectives.

This position also assists with expediting critical material orders, following up with suppliers, addressing material availability issues that may affect production schedules, and supporting continuous improvement within procurement processes.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, administrative, or customer service experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems; SAP is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and follow-through.
• High data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive communication and ability to identify issues early and escalate appropriately.
• Team-oriented and customer-focused approach.
• Comfort working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Transmit purchase orders to suppliers and confirm receipt.
• Track open purchase orders and follow up on delivery commitments.
• Update order acknowledgments, promised delivery dates, and pricing information in SAP.
• Assist Buyers with expediting critical material orders.
• Generate purchasing and open-order status reports.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order confirmations, shipment status, and order discrepancies.
• Obtain and document supplier acknowledgments.
• Support supplier follow-up activities to ensure material availability.
• Assist with special demand requests and urgent material needs.
• Support Buyers in resolving material availability issues affecting production schedules.
• Prepare reports related to supplier deliveries, open orders, and purchasing metrics.
• Support continuous improvement activities within procurement processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed