Purchasing Clerk

Purchasing ClerkLocation: Sandston, VAJob Type: Full Time, Salaried Non-ExemptPerks of Pratt:Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefitsAt 3 Months: 401k with partial matchAt 6 Months: Paid vacation daysBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insuranceParental leaveVision insuranceJob DescriptionOverview:Responsible for purchasing of production and office suppliesPrimary Responsibilities:Prepare and issue purchase orders on a timely basisCommunicate with supplies to track shipments, manage deliveries and resolve discrepanciesMonitor inventory levels and identify when to replenish materialsMaintain price records and research best value and terms for suppliesInform management of upcoming price increases, improved product availability and alternativesComply with company policies and proceduresMaintain detailed, accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, delivery confirmations and price listsExperience with MS office or related business softwareEducational Requirements:High school diploma or GEDTwo years' experience in purchasingClear, concise oral and written communication skillsCandidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:College degreeTwo years' purchasing experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience in the corrugated box industryPhysical Demands:The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to sit.Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:A portion of the work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit).Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Performance Measurements:Operating standards - The employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards set in the areas of quality, cost, safety, planning, customer satisfactions, supervision, efficiency, and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the manager.Personal growth - Each year there will be professional goals developed and agreed to by the manager and supervisor.Employee relations – The employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.Creativity – This will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 7,500 highly skilled employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than a dozen states. The company operates three of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by "harvesting the urban forest."Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and paid holidays.