Purchasing / Expediting Clerk

Job Accountabilities:

• Ensures parts needed for upcoming units are in stock and expedited where needed.
• Contacts Vendors concerning parts shortages and tracks shipments of parts in route.
• Provides to Supply Chain Manager expected delivery date of parts and updates Reports where needed.
• Makes suggestions to Supply Chain Manager of units needing to be pushed further back in production due to major parts shortage.
• Works closely with Inventory Auditors & BOM Coordinator on inventory corrections to purchased parts.
• Compiles and prepares spreadsheets of missing parts and delivery dates.
• Maintains Open Order Reports from Multiple Vendors.
• Assist in in maintain vendor files and searching for new vendors to remain competitive.
• Ensures quality of purchased material; ensures competitive pricing.
• Assist in daily purchasing task.
• Assist with any other special request as needed.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Two to three years job experience or equivalent in demonstrated experience and ability.
• Computer skills to include prior use of Microsoft programs Word and Excel.
• Use Internet to track orders.
• Organizational skills to monitor several orders from multiple vendors.
• Verbal and written communication skills for contact with suppliers during the expediting process.
• General knowledge of Taylor Parts System would be a plus.