Purchase Order Clerk

Under general supervision, prepares, enters and tracks purchase orders for inbound and outbound freight, promotional items, temporary labor hours, etc.; reviews and tracks open receipts and open purchase orders. Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations. Performs buying duties when necessary. Creates purchase orders, chain of custody forms, and shipping for compost samples, etc.

• Reviews requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, specifications, and prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Calculates costs/rates of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts. Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
• Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Determines if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
• Prepares month end accrual for accounting.
• Assists employees with expense report forms and forward to central Accounts Payable Department.
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years of related accounting or procurement experience including experience applying procurement procedures and utilizing related databases and computerized accounting systems.

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R's: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.