International Purchasing Clerk

Job Description
We are looking for an aggressive and experienced Purchasing Clerk who is knowledgeable in transformers, panels, receptacles, and other electrical components as well as knowledge of hazardous location requirements and specifications. The Purchasing Clerk will aggressively scour the Earth for the best price, quality, and availability of these electrical components.

The Purchasing Clerk will work on-site and carry out the daily purchasing requirements to meet the needs of our production facility. Mainly you will be working with our international vendors. You will need to be in constant communication with them, keep up with payments made and send required documentation to clear the our products through customs.

Purchasing Clerk Job Responsibilities

Access and navigate our web-based centralized purchasing system
Complete daily purchasing requests/tasks
Get 3 quotes for each major item requested
Complete on the spot buy as required
Build relationships with vendors by phone
Ensure vendors are meeting their estimated ship dates
Accurately write purchase orders
Purchasing Clerk Job Requirements

Competitive and Detailed oriented personality
Willingness to make contact with vendors
Able to multi-task and maintain a fast pace
Previous purchasing experience preferred
Larson Electronics is a great place to work. An aggressive and competitive purchasing clerk will enjoy our fast past environment.

Done correctly, this role can be a lot of fun if you measure your success by driving down pricing, putting vendors against each other, and finding new sources around the globe.