Purchasing Clerk

Leader Communications•Columbus, GA

About The Position

The Purchasing Clerk serves as the primary contact for materials purchases, researching vendors, parts availability, and pricing. The role is responsible for purchasing and confirming receipt of materials and managing organization supplies, equipment, services, and inventories. The clerk identifies suitable supply sources and negotiates pricing. The position also includes administrative duties, warehouse forklift operation, and driving company vehicles; forklift training will be provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in purchasing or related training.
Functional knowledge of procurement principles and methods.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Skill in negotiation techniques.
Working knowledge of contracting, subcontracting, and purchasing principles and practices.
Knowledge of commercial and industrial business practices sufficient to identify sources, analyze pricing and costing data and quotations, and evaluate offerors for responsibility.
Proficiency in Microsoft Professional suite of software.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied concrete situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to drive company vehicles.

Responsibilities

Review customer requests for quotations and Statements of Work to determine material types and quantities, order priority, delivery dates, and shipping requirements.
Work with Program Managers to understand client requests and parts requirements, and resolve questions with them.
Research and identify supply sources; issue requests for quotations to vendors; analyze prices; and negotiate pricing and delivery.
Coordinate with clients and vendors to ensure materials and parts are shipped to the appropriate Government facility for overseas shipments, and assist in obtaining Transportation Control Numbers from the cognizant DCMA office.
Place vendor purchase orders, coordinate invoicing, and follow up with customers after delivery.
Maintain inventory of bench-stock and residual materials.
Maintain records and scheduling for test and calibration equipment.
Perform administrative duties, including travel arrangements and tracking training and certification requirements, along with other assigned related duties.
Operate a warehouse forklift.
Drive company vehicles.