Purchasing Clerk

Company: Lighthouse Autism Center
Location: Berrien Springs
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary:
The Purchasing Clerk is responsible for placing, processing, and scheduling orders for centers and departments.
Education/Experience Requirements

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• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
  
• 2+ years of ordering and purchasing experience in a business setting
  
  -Expected Areas of Competence
  
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  • Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
    
  • Strong organizational skills
    
  • Ability to be key business partner with clinical directors and managers
    
  • Demonstrates strong analytical skills
    
  • Exhibits a high level of attention to details
    
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with numerous individuals
    
  • Highly motivated, self-starter willing to deliver results and meet strict deadlines
    
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Products such as Word and Excel, being able to perform basic formulas in cells and manipulate rows and columns
    
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    
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    • Facilitate all purchase order approvals and ensure accuracy of all deliveries
      
    • Evaluate all purchase order claims and ensure compliance to all company regulations
      
    • Coordinate with vendors to maintain optimal product quality and recommend improvements
      
    • Utilize most cost-effective use of purchasing methods and payment methods
      
    • Document all credit card purchases and match corresponding receipts
      
    • Facilitate receipt of purchases for new centers and confirm placement in designated areas
      
    • Other Ad hoc reports and assignments
      
    • Will support the accounting team as a backup for Accounts Payable function
      
      -Note: -Successful candidate will undergo a background and drug test at time of hire. -
      About Lighthouse Autism Center
      Lighthouse Autism Center provides year-round therapeutic intervention for children with autism based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). - Gregg and Sandy Maggioli are parents of a child with autism. Together they founded and opened Lighthouse Autism Center in 2012 to achieve their mission of ensuring each child reaches their full potential. - We offer hope for every child, every family. - -EOE
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