**Description** ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 1. Assume responsibility for the effective and accurate performance of assigned clerical and purchasing related functions for the facility as detailed below. a. Order, check and expedite purchases of MRP, (operations) parts, products, and equipment, dry goods, and supplies. Ensure the products received are consistent with the quantities, prices, and delivery dates as ordered. b. Verify purchase orders and invoices are correct. c. Monitor inventory levels to place appropriate orders for the demands of production. d. Responsible for maintaining pre-established MRP, supplies, and dry goods inventory levels including safety stock. e. As directed by the purchasing manager, research, locate vendors, request bids, and submit to the purchasing manager. f. Maintain current and historical cost data for all purchased items. g. Ensure that vendors have supplied all quality related documentation and that pre-established quality standards are communicated for all orders. h. Update and maintain current vendor part numbers and pricing in the ERP system. i. Complete and maintain all records including purchase and capital expense requisitions, purchase orders, receiving reports, and related purchasing paperwork. Maintains purchasing files. j. Monitor and resolve purchasing issues or discrepancies and reports to purchasing manager. 2. Assume responsibility for establishing and maintaining professional business relations with vendors. a. Obtain and convey information for courteously and promptly. b. Maintain and project the Company’s professional reputation 3. Assume responsibility for establishing and maintaining good communication, coordination, and working relations with Company Personnel and Management. a. Interface with research and development, vendors, and production on new products and parts and report details to purchasing manager. b. Notify the Supply Chain Manager or, if unavailable the plant manager immediately with and purchasing issues or discrepancies that affect the production plan for the current day/week. c. Interface with production personnel. d. Disseminate information to fellow workers and assists are personnel as needed. e. Keep departments advised of key changes of schedule in materials due. f. Keep the purchasing manager informed of area activities and of any significant issues. Provide suggestions for improved policies and procedures. g. Attend meetings as required. 4. Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned. a. Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained. b. Complete special projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: ▪ High School Diploma or equivalent certification ▪ Ability to speak, read, and write English ▪ Good verbal and written communication skills ▪ Bilingual (Spanish) preferred ▪ Good math skills ▪ Familiarity with ERP systems. MRP experience a plus ▪ Must be well-organized with good attention to detail ▪ Display strong work ethic and positive attitude ▪ Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work cooperation with others 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. The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits: + Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment + Competitive time off plans, including paid sick leave and paid vacation; + 401(k) match of up to 50% on the first 4% of contributions; Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule. + Starting hourly rate $20.82/hr - $26.03/hr, BOE