Purchasing Clerk

Cambro Manufacturing
United States, California, Huntington Beach
Mar 11, 2025
WORK SHIFT: First Shift (United States of America) JOB DESCRIPTION: Logs in purchase requisitions and maintains GSA (Government Supply Agreement) records for purchasing; processes supplier proof of insurance records and stores them appropriately, expedites purchase orders, and performs a variety of clerical and administrative tasks to support the Purchasing department. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Maintain files and records for GSA reporting Scans all hard-copy purchase orders for records retention purposes Maintains all time-stamped documentation for approved suppliers list Facilitate new supplier onboarding - collaborate with quality, engineering, and accounting Processes Certificates of Insurance for all suppliers Prepare and send bi-annual supplier scorecards Process the RNI report for buyer consolidation Adjust international invoice line items for AP/vendor link update Requisitions date entry Maintains physical files for storage Maintains electronic files for qualified, quality-assured, and non-affiliated suppliers Files correspondence, scans and digitally files documentation and records Provides administrative support as required by the Materials Manager Verify shipment of goods from processed requisitions/buy-cards Check order progress on critical items (as required) Obtain routing and shipping information from processed purchased orders Route correspondence to buyers for assigned requisitions or buy-cards Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization. Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully. Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions. Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect. Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects. Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager. Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service). Understands the department's key performance indicators and contributes to achieving these goals both individually and as a team. Other duties as needed or required. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma Language skills: Must read, write and speak in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to co-workers and suppliers. Mathematical skills: Ability add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate percentages Reasoning ability/Communication both verbal & written: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or 2-years relevant experience Language skills: Must read, write and speak in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to co-workers and suppliers. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, walking, standing, bending at the neck, bending at the waist, squatting, kneeling, twisting at the neck and waist, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping, reaching above and below the shoulder, carrying/lifting up to 0-10 lbs. Working around equipment and machinery (office) PPE Requirements Safety glasses (when in the manufacturing area) Face covering (mask) in accordance with company policy. CAMBRO is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Salary may vary based on experience. COMPENSATION RANGE: $18.00 - $21.59 Salary may vary based on experience. CAMBRO is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.