Purchasing Clerk - Phoenix, Arizona

The Purchasing Specialist will work as a team to create purchase orders for the acquisition of materials and research approved suppliers to obtain price and delivery specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives – for both inventory and non-stock items.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning location.
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents utilizing electronic document control when possible.
• Assist with development of supply strategies which support corporate goals and objectives.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Develops and maintains vendor relationships to ensure continuity of supply.
• Investigates non-conforming material and/or damaged receipts and ensure appropriate credit is received.
• Reviewing reports for stock outs and expediting past due or outstanding open orders.
• Monitoring price increases and communicating changes as necessary.
• Maintain item attributes including but not limited to reorder points, lead times, standard pricing.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or the equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchasing
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the purchasing field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite, with strong Excel skills
• Aptitude to clarify assigned tasks and expectations and then work independently to complete assignments

Benefits Include (but not limited to):

• Top pay for experience
• Full benefit package including medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tech-24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity