Purchasing Clerk; Part-Time

Job Title:

Purchasing Clerk Job Code: PURCHANGT
002

SUMMARY: The Purchasing Clerk ensures that the Operations team has the supplies needed to perform daily tasks and develops relationships with vendors to ensure quality products at the most competitive prices.

WAGE TYPE: Part-Time, Hourly, 20‑25 hours per week

SHIFT: First shift. Flexible set schedule within the hours of 7am‑6pm.

• Purchases equipment, tools, parts, and other supplies or services necessary for operations of the organization.
• Reviews requisitions and interviews vendors to obtain information concerning product, price, and ability of vendor to produce product or service on‑time.
• Maintains records pertaining to items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.
• Reviews bid proposals from vendors and enters contracts within budgetary limitations.
• Manages multiple tasks at once and handles supply shortages with urgency and efficiency.
• Works with most departments within the company. Must communicate clearly with team members in a timely manner via email, phone and in‑person.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

• Reports to:
  
  Purchasing Lead

Education and Experience:

Expected:
High School Diploma or GED. Preferred:
Previous purchasing experience, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software experience, accounting experience, two‑year or four‑year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Must communicate clearly with suppliers in written and verbal means.

• Ability to navigate and make purchases from a variety of sources.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, dimensional, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to work independently.
• Customer relationship skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and Microsoft Office systems, including Word and Excel.

Job Category E – Low Labor Intensive. Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category

E. The role is primarily office‑based with occasional light tasks such as walking, typing, and occasional lifting of items under 20 lbs. Physical demands include some standing and working at shoulder level.

Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role.