Purchasing Clerk - Vaco, LLC
West Haven, CT 06516
About the Job
Our client within Manufacturing & Construction is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Clerk to join their team. The Purchasing Clerk will be responsible for assisting with the acquisition of materials, supplies, and equipment needed for the company’s operations. This role involves maintaining accurate records, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. Please note that this is a contract-to-hire opportunity.
Essential Functions for the Purchasing Clerk:
- Assist in the preparation and processing of purchase orders and documents.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all purchasing transactions.
- Communicate with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
- Monitor inventory levels and place orders as needed to ensure continuous supply.
- Resolve discrepancies with orders, deliveries, and invoices.
- Coordinate with various departments to determine their product and service needs.
- Prepare and maintain purchasing reports and documentation.
- Assist in evaluating supplier performance and developing new sources of supply.
- Follow up with vendors to ensure prompt delivery and resolve any issues.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or relevant certification is a plus.
- Proven experience as a Purchasing Clerk or in a similar role and familiarity with purchasing-invoices.
- Strong understanding of supply chain procedures and inventory management.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Good communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.