Purchasing Clerk

ETSCO is seeking a Purchaser/Buyer for procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality standards. This role involves supplier negotiations, inventory management, and strategic purchasing to support business operations. For this role, you should be able to research the market and have strong analytical skills to make sure you’re identifying the most profitable offers. Ultimately, you’ll create and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers to ensure material quality and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Research potential vendors.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing and terms.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely procurement of goods.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain purchasing records and product logs.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to optimize purchasing strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet production and operational needs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting for purchases, including cost analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Good work ethic! Attitude is everything!
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven work experience as a Purchaser or similar role is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Sage 50 (Peachtree) is preferred but not required.

We do not offer a Remote/Hybrid work schedule.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person