Purchasing Clerk

Company Overview: Welcome to Sun City Produce !! The Best Produce Under the Sun!! This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team as an Purchasing Clerk for the Purchasing Department in Pompano Beach, FL. We are looking for experienced, detail oriented individuals who have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. Sun Commodities is a privately held company and we are one of the main players in the wholesale of produce in the State of Florida. Sun group of companies distributes produce locally, internationally and services the cruise ships industry for over 20+ years! Benefits Offered: We offer several health insurance packages as well as optional add-ons (Aflac) Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Holidays Paid Vacation 401(k) (Employer match with 4% contribution) Life insurance (Company paid) Job Summary: The Purchasing Clerk is responsible for maintaining current Purchase Order information, order entry, creating reports, and extensive data entry. The job will include, but not be limited to: Preparing, reviewing, processing, receiving, and placing purchase orders as directed Ensure purchase order confirmations received are accurate and logging into the business system Assist with managing the daily order requirements of the Customer Service Team Monitor open orders and follow up with supplies to ensure delivery is on track Assist with ongoing improvement to supply chain operations and drive implementation as necessary Monitor vendor performance; handle vendor nonconformance, including documentation, disposition, and corrective action Develop working relationships with internal and external clients (Accounting, Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse, Accounts Payable, Vendors, and Customers) Communicate to the appropriate individuals/departments in the organization regarding discrepancies and assist in resolving those discrepancies Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) Minimum 1 year experience in Purchasing Dept or similar position Proficient computer and data entry skills and aptitude to learn new software applications Strong communication skills (written and oral) in English Must be able to work productively with minimal supervision Ability to manage and complete multiple responsibilities with in established timeframes Must be able to work some Saturdays