Purchasing Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk to support a manufacturing team in Portland, Oregon. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who is organized, responsive, and comfortable managing purchasing data, vendor follow-up, and order status communication. The role will focus on maintaining accurate records, supporting procurement activities, and helping ensure materials and supplies are available when needed for operations.

Responsibilities:
• Verify newly entered part information for completeness and accuracy, and approve records once validated.
• Improve data quality by identifying process issues, correcting inconsistencies, and helping strengthen database reliability.
• Support procurement operations by placing orders for non-stock materials, supplies, tooling, and other requested items.
• Monitor purchase order confirmations, record supplier commit dates, and obtain missing acknowledgments within expected timelines.
• Respond to internal questions about order progress and provide timely updates on delivery status.
• Coordinate with suppliers to address overdue shipments, backorders, shortages, and other fulfillment concerns.
• Research invoice or quote pricing differences and work with the appropriate teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Help accelerate high-priority purchase orders and production-related components to reduce delays.
• Prepare purchasing and inventory-related reports using Excel and available system data to support team analysis.
• Process return purchase orders and assist with special inventory or vendor issue resolution projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, or supply chain activities in a business or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, order confirmations, vendor follow-up, and inventory-related coordination.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to review data and generate useful reports.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining records, validating entries, and resolving discrepancies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work professionally with vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on time-sensitive tasks.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to take direction and contribute positively in a team setting.

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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