Purchasing Clerk

Position Title: Procurement Clerk

Location: Arcola, IL

Starting Pay for position: $ 19 $21 - per hour

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES

Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.

HERFF JONES, Procurement Clerk – Arcola, IL

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

The Herff Jones Cap & Gown division is looking for a Procurement Clerk to join our team.

Here's How You’ll Make an Impact:

Reporting to the Procurement Supervisor, your main responsibilities will be to ensure an un-interrupted flow of goods and services through cooperation with Production team, Material Planners, Quality Assurance personnel, and various other corporate teams. Above all, you’ll be an agent for change as we launch multiple new initiatives to streamline how we do business and increase the quality of product we deliver to our clients.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH:

• Ensure timely delivery of needed goods and services.
• Accurately track and report key functional metrics.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to accomplish project goals.
• Be a team player with the ability to work with small groups to achieve a desired outcome.
• Review open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on time delivery, pricing accuracy, and communicate expedite needs as they arise.
• Manage inventory tracking and provide recommendations on decisions, including identifying key materials, and recommend future order quantities.
• Communicate with management staff, end users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and recommend corrective action.
• Obtain and distribute MSDS information where needed.
• Partner with the Health and Safety team.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in various departments across the plant as needed.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with an enthusiastic mindset of continuous improvement.
• 1-3 years of office experience, preferably in a Procurement or Planning function.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel, required.
• Familiarity with office systems such as Oracle, SAP, etc. preferred.
• Customer Service mindset with the ability to change directions mid-stream when needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Required to occasionally lift/move 40 pounds or less.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read and comprehend English.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT

About Herff Jones:

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

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