Purchasing Clerk/Assistant

Metals USA•Falls Township, PA

2d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA is seeking a Purchasing Clerk/Assistant in Langhorne (Bucks County) PA. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon-steel (plate, beam, tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries. Position Summary: The Purchasing Clerk is responsible to perform various routine administrative duties such as preparing purchasing requisitions, transportation and delivery schedules, and inventory and cost reports.

Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalent
Oral/Written/Reading Communication Skills
Math Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Access, Excel)
Professionalism
Customer Service/Diplomacy
Organizational/Time Management
Professionalism
Computer Literacy

Responsibilities

Contacts suppliers for delivery status.
Verifies deliveries are received.
Assists in facilitating the return of incorrect or damaged orders.
May verify or acquire pricing.
Develops and maintains record of goods ordered and received and other procurement records and files.
Checks internal stock prior to purchasing materials, tooling or supplies.
Builds and maintains good business vendor relationships.
Researches new or alternate vendors as required.
Enters all orders to shop system per company procedures.
Expedites and performs follow ups on all purchase orders.
Communicates to management all delays in material receipts that impact customer delivery dates.
Contacts suppliers in order to schedule delivery or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries.
Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes or cancellations.
Requires competent knowledge and application of fundamental purchasing concepts, practices and procedures.
Requires discretion and evaluation to resolve problems and, in defined situations, independent judgment beyond applying established procedures.
Adheres to Reliance's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.