Purchasing Clerk

2020 Companies•Fort Worth, TX

2d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

2020 Companies is now hiring a Purchasing Clerk to work within our corporate location overlooking Texas Motor Speedway. The Purchasing Clerk manages the company’s procurement of products and services in support of field teams and client programs. This role is responsible for sourcing cost-effective suppliers and purchasing items such as uniforms, badges, swag, signage, and promotional materials. The position works closely with program leaders to understand sourcing specifications and timelines, coordinates with vendors to ensure timely delivery, and monitors supply levels as needed. Responsibilities also include submitting vendor invoices and receipts, creating internal invoices for client billing, partnering with finance to resolve discrepancies, and maintaining organized purchasing and invoicing records.

Requirements

Proven working experience as a Buyer, Purchaser, or Procurements Specialist
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market
Talent in negotiations and networking
Knowledge of supplier or third party management software
Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
Manage stress appropriately
Make decisions under pressure
Manage high-priority requests
Work in confined or crowded areas
Sit for 2+ hours per day
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorders/horns/normal voices
Test sample items for durability, fit & finish
Stand up for extended periods
Bend at the waist
Have clarity of vision

Nice To Haves

Degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Purchasing of items for the field team such as uniforms, badges, swag, and signage
Submitting invoices and receipts for payment
Create invoices for products/services sold to clients and customers
Work with program leaders to understand specifications of items to be sourced
Discovering cost effective suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships
Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
Monitor supply quantities for apparel, tools, promotional items and other collateral items via online systems & physical counts
Review, approve & dispute (when needed) invoices from various suppliers & vendors
Putting out requests for proposals to suppliers/vendors