Purchasing Clerk

The Purchasing Clerk will be responsible for processing purchase orders, tracking and expediting delivery to ensure our customers' expectations are exceeded.

Competitive Pay: This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $23.80/hr. to $33.29/hr., depending on experience and qualifications.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares purchase orders by verifying correct supplier, p/n qty, price, and delivery method. Communicates substitutions from supplier to application engineers for approval.
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders Resolves shipments in error with suppliers
• Responsible for entering order into vendors order system
• Authorizes payment for purchases by processing vendor invoices Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents
• Provides purchasing, planning and control information by collecting acknowledgements and inputting them into the system Provides backup assistance to other buyers as needed
• Provides all paperwork required by the vendors
• Updates the Inside Sales team of delivery and status inquiries, expedites as needed
• Uses various communication tools - telephone, voicemail, computer (Selltis, P-21 system, e-mail, internet and fax) and letters/ faxes
• Maintains an organized filing system

Requirements

• 2 year degree in business or related field preferred
• Some purchasing experience preferred
• Strong organizational, communication and time management skills
• Strong computer skills with PC's and related software, such as MS Office products
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and identify problems in constructive and timely manner
• Knowledge of project planning, production scheduling, order management and finance
• Ability to deal with customers and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner
• Knowledge of billing and accounting procedures

OTC is one of the largest industrial distributors and service providers in the United States. Our award-winning team is the market leader offering engineered solutions, technical solutions, and aftermarket field support across a variety of industries including:

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Power Generation
• Mining & Aggregate,
• Medical
• Food & Beverage
• Chemical Processing and many more

We are proud to serve such well-known companies such as Toyota, Dupont, Dow, BP, GE, Pitney Bowes, Honeywell, Delphi, Ford, Timken, Bayer, and Freeport-McMoran.

Working with OTC Industrial Technologies is perfect for purpose driven individuals who are motivated to be part of an exciting transformational company.

As part of the OTC family, you'll enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan -

Additionally, we offer paid time off, short-and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, tuition assistance, and Employee Assistance Program. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

Why Join OTC Industrial Technologies?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
• Financial Security: We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life.
• Career Growth Opportunities: At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe that our employees are our greatest strength. Through investment in our people and growth from within, we believe in providing you with a wide variety of opportunities to accelerate your career potential as you help us drive change to move our business forward.

For over 60 years, employing and developing the best-in-class talent has been at the forefront of our success. By coupling our teams' hands-on experience with a wide range of products from top vendors, we provide customers with the best quality products and technical application expertise and services at the lowest possible costs.

Working with OTC Industrial Technologies is perfect for purpose driven individuals who are motivated to be part of an exciting transformational company.