Purchasing Specialist I

Hulcher Services Inc•Denton, TX

19h•$20 - $22

About The Position

Entry-level position responsible for processing purchase requisitions, generating purchase orders, auditing invoices for payment, and performing related clerical work and record keeping. The role works with company staff, management, vendors, and suppliers in a standard indoor office environment. It involves limited travel of less than 5%.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic computer skills, with basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Basic understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures, including general ledger codes and cost centers.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
Able to work in a standard office environment in a sitting position 80% of the time.
Able to operate a computer and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of purchasing or accounts payable experience is preferred.
Knowledge of basic purchasing principles, including procure-to-pay processes.

Responsibilities

Receive routine purchase requisitions and coordinate managerial approval for indirect and direct purchase categories.
Generate basic purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Interact with suppliers to place orders, schedule deliveries, and resolve shipping errors.
Verify three-way matches of invoices for materials or services and authorize payment processing within the scope of authority.
Communicate with vendors and/or company staff to resolve errors detected within vendor invoices.
Maintain the workflow of purchase requisitions and invoices to meet department KPIs.
Use company accounting procedures to generate monthly payables accrual.
Review bid proposals and negotiate purchases within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Maintain procurement records, including items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality, and performance.
Reconcile monthly account statements from strategic suppliers.
Provide clerical support and relieve other purchasing specialists as needed.
Perform other incidental and related duties as required.