Purchasing Clerk (CONTRACT Up to 12 Months)
scot forgeSpring Grove, IL
$24.00 per hour
APPLYPurchasing Clerk (CONTRACT Up to 12 Months)
scot forgeSpring Grove, ILJunior L3
$24.00 per hour
Procurement ClerksPurchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm ProductsSupply Chain Managers
Industrial Supplies Merchant WholesalersIndustrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant WholesalersIron and Steel Forging
APPLY NOWJob Description:
Scot Forge is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Purchasing Clerk to support our Supply Chain team. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the timely replenishment of MRO spare parts, indirect materials, and related services that keep our operations running efficiently. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, maintenance support, storeroom operations, tool crib functions, or parts room administration. It is also an excellent opportunity for someone pursuing or recently completing a Supply Chain Management education and looking to gain valuable industry experience while launching a career in procurement and supply chain management.
Position Details
Location: Spring Grove, IL
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Position Type: 12-Month Contract
Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour
Benefits: Not eligible
Work Environment:
- 100% onsite, including office, tool crib, warehouse, and production floor environments
- What Does the Purchasing Clerk Do?
- The Purchasing Clerk supports daily purchasing and inventory replenishment activities to ensure critical materials and services are available when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process purchase orders for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) materials, indirect supplies, and services.
- Manage supplier communications, purchase order status updates, and delivery schedules.
- Obtain, review, and track supplier quotations.
- Assist with invoice resolution and coordinate with Accounting and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
- Manage returns, credits, repairs, and replacement orders.
- Monitor inventory replenishment requirements and communicate potential supply risks.
- Prepare reports on purchasing activities, open orders, inventory levels, and purchasing exceptions.
- Support efficient procurement processes that help maintain uninterrupted operations.
- What Are the Qualifications? Required
- High School Diploma or GED.Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of transactions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Preferred:
Associate Degree or coursework in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field.
Two (2) or more years of experience in purchasing support, procurement, inventory control, maintenance support, storeroom operations, tool crib functions, or parts room administration.
Experience using ERP and/or CMMS systems; JD Edwards experience is a plus.
Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Why Join Scot Forge?
This position offers hands-on experience in purchasing, supplier management, inventory replenishment, and supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment. You'll work closely with experienced professionals, gain valuable industry knowledge, and contribute directly to keeping operations running efficiently.
If you're organized, detail-oriented, and interested in building a career in Supply Chain or Procurement, we encourage you to apply today.
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Location
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