Purchasing Clerk

Location: Harbeson

Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to support the Procurement Department with administrative tasks and data entry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports Allen Harim's mission, vision and values and ensure purchasing activities adhere to

company policies and procedures.

• Run daily reports of maintenance parts issued to monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs by accessing stock levels.
• Collaborate with maintenance and other departments to identify purchasing requirements

and expedite the ordering of necessary components.

• Obtain quotes from established vendors and identify potential savings from other sources.
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers.
• Enter requisitions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor the status of open orders, follow up on delayed shipments, and ensure timely

delivery of goods and services. Expedite emergency requirements.

• Handle discrepancies that may arise with deliveries or pricing.
• Create reports from SAP as requested by Procurement Management.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

To Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note for level:

• Basic:
  Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
• Advanced:
  Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
• Expert:
  Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.
• Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or Equivalent required
• SAP experience preferred
• 2+ years of experience in parts coordination of supply chain management.

Knowledge/Skills

• Basic understanding of supply chain principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to priotize tasks.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• General knowledge and usage of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit. They must be able to put away office supplies which may required light lifting, bending, reaching.

Work Environment

The job operates in a poultry plant environment. All safety requlations must be followed.