Purchasing Clerk, JOBID: ZR_884_JOB, SOURCE: ZIP - (La Mirada, CA)

Position summary Seeking a full-time Purchasing Assistant. This position will provide support to the department through a variety of tasks. PRIMARY Assignments include but are not limited to: Creating purchase orders according to established company policy. Interpreting inventory reports for planning and purchasing to ensure adequate stock is available for manufacturing. Receive and enter acknowledgements on PO’s. Enter all local PO’s for all employees. Communicate with manufactures on back orders, pricing changes and any other problems with receiving items. Assist in and provide back up for the Purchasing Area Assist with all other aspects of purchasing for the company. QUALIFICATIONS: Proficient in Microsoft office suite and other computer applications. Must have at least 2yrs background in purchasing and/or receiving. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong organizational and time management Analytical abilities to include basic math skills.