Purchasing Clerk

Purchasing Clerk

The Purchasing Clerk supports the Purchasing Department by performing various clerical tasks under the direction of the Purchasing Manager and buyers. This role involves processing purchase requisitions, purchasing office supplies, equipment, and services, and managing purchase orders and quotations.

Responsibilities:

• Under the general direction of the Purchasing Agent and/or buyers to provide variety of clerical and other associated duties in support of the entire purchasing function.
• Required to purchase assigned office supplies, equipment and services.
• Process purchase requisitions. Monitor and expedite all open orders to insure timely deliveries.
• Typing and computer entry of purchase orders, requests for quotation and general correspondence.
• Maintain open and closed file systems on purchase orders, quotations and general correspondence.
• Answer incoming departmental telephone calls and direct them to the proper person.
• Co-ordinate the processing of receiving reports, invoices, and the sorting of incoming mail and filing, to maintain a prompt even flow of paperwork through the department.
• Maintain good vendor relations through the practice of sound ethical purchasing practices.
• Through use of computer, do preventative expediting of open purchase orders and use M.R.P. system to determine status of blanket order releases for various assigned product lines.
• Perform other duties as requested or directed by supervision.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working in the aerospace industry, supply chain, or quality assurance.
• Basic knowledge of industry standards and quality systems, including AS9100, NADCAP and ISO standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical documentation, specifications, and quality records.

Other Details:

• Work Environment: Manufacturing floor with exposure to industrial equipment, noise, and varying temperatures
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with overtime required as needed
• Travel: Minimal travel may be required for inter-facility coordination
• ADA Compliance: Alinabal is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees who require accommodations or have work restrictions will be supported through an interactive process to ensure safe and effective performance of essential job functions

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Alinabal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.