**Description** + **Assume responsibility for the effective and accurate performance of assigned** **clerical** **and** **purchasing** **related** **functions** **for** **the** **facility** **as** **detailed** **below.** + Order, check and expedite purchases of MRP, (operations) parts, products, and equipment, drygoods, and supplies. Ensure the products receivedareconsistentwiththequantities,prices,anddeliverydatesas ordered. + Verifypurchaseordersandinvoicesarecorrect. + Monitorinventorylevelstoplaceappropriateordersforthe demandsof production. + Responsibleformaintainingpre-establishedMRP,supplies,anddry goods inventory levels including safety stock. + Asdirectedbythepurchasingmanager,research,locatevendors, request bids, and submit to the purchasing manager. + Maintaincurrentandhistoricalcostdataforallpurchaseditems. + Ensurethatvendorshavesuppliedallqualityrelateddocumentation andthatpre-establishedqualitystandardsarecommunicatedforall orders. + Updateandmaintaincurrentvendorpartnumbersandpricinginthe ERP system. + Complete and maintain all records including purchase and capital expenserequisitions,purchaseorders,receivingreports,andrelated purchasing paperwork. Maintains purchasing files. + Monitorandresolvepurchasingissuesordiscrepanciesandreportsto purchasing manager. + **Assume** **responsibility** **for** **establishing** **and** **maintaining** **professional business relations with vendors.** + Obtainandconveyinformationforcourteouslyandpromptly. Maintain and project the Company’s professional reputation. + **Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining good communication, coordination, and working relations with the Company personnel and management.** + Interfaces with Research and Development on new products and parts + Interfaces with production and warehouse personnel + Disseminates information to fellow workers and assists area personnel as needed + Keeps department informed of areas activities and of any significant problems. Provides suggestions for improved policies and procedures + Attends meeting as required + **Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.** + Endures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained + Completes special projects as assigned + **Performance Measurements** + Materials, parts, and supplies meet established quality standards and are purchased at the lowest possible prices + Parts and materials are ordered with appropriate lead time. Orders are expedited as needed. + Maintain professional business relations with vendors + Effective coordination and communication exit with all Company department so that operations remain smooth and uninterrupted + Records, orders, reports, files, and related paperwork are completed timely and accurately + Management is appropriately informed of any significant concerns. **Experience Required:** + High school diploma or GED equivalent + Experience working with inventory preferred + SAP experience preferred **Skills/Abilities Required:** + Knowledge and understanding of all purchasing and safety policies + Good phone etiquette + Strong organizational skills + General mathematical skills + Must have good oral and written communication skills + Must be proficient in Microsoft Office + Must be able to lift 25 pounds or more + Must be able to work flexible hours The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan. Empire/JBS USA is an equal opportunity employer. **EOE/ Vet/Disabled**