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Allen Harmin Foods
Procurement/Purchasing Clerk
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What they do
A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$48,838 / year median in Delaware
-8% projected decline
Job Description
SummaryThe primary responsibility of this position is to support the Procurement Department with administrative tasks and data entry.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupports Allen Harims mission, vision and values and ensure purchasing activities adhere tocompany 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 timelydelivery 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.
QualificationsTo 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.
Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills. Education and/or ExperienceHigh School diploma or Equivalent requiredSAP experience preferred2+ 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 teamGeneral 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 ResponsibilitiesN/APhysical DemandsThe 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 EnvironmentThe job operates in a poultry plant environment. All safety requlations must be followed.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupports Allen Harims mission, vision and values and ensure purchasing activities adhere tocompany 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 timelydelivery 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.
QualificationsTo 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 ExperienceHigh School diploma or Equivalent requiredSAP experience preferred2+ 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 teamGeneral 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 ResponsibilitiesN/APhysical DemandsThe 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 EnvironmentThe job operates in a poultry plant environment. All safety requlations must be followed.