Purchasing Clerk at HOH Water Technology

Palatine, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Purchasing, Communication, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Collaboration, Vendor Management, Order Processing, Logistics Coordination, Customer Service, Team Support, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Reliability, Adaptability, Organizational Skills

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Description HOH Water Technology is a leading, growing, third generation water treatment company celebrating 57 years of business! We are seeking a Purchasing Clerk with excellent attention to detail. This is a full-time, hybrid position working out of the Palatine, IL office 3 days a week and remotely, if desired, the remaining 2 days. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a purchasing role. What we offer: Competitive Compensation: Hourly range $22-26 based on experience. Comprehensive Benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance with generous employer contributions, HSA contributions ($1200 family/$800 Individual annually), 401K with company matching, 15 PTO Days/18 Paid Holidays (including the two weeks holiday pay at the end of the year), Company Profit Sharing Bonus (budget projection for 2026, 3-4 weeks of additional pay) and more. Company perks: Company laptop and flexibility of a hybrid role. Engaging Culture: Our caring leadership and managers foster high engagement (4.62/5 Gallup Employee Engagement Q12 score) and we host team and company events. Career Growth: Hands-on training, employee development, and continuing education reimbursement Main responsibilities of this position include: Purchasing Generate Purchase Orders (POs). Attach shipping directions where necessary on PO’s. Print and forward paperwork to necessary departments. Attend weekly production meeting at 8:30am. Purchase Order Follow-up Contact vendors that do not respond within 48 hours to confirm receipt of PO. Confirm shipments will be made 24 hours prior to acknowledgement due date. Maintain clear and timely communication with logistics partners regarding shipping needs. Notify sales / customers same day of any changes in delivery times. Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers. Internal Sales / Customer Communications Communicate with sales / customers regarding orders that will take > 5 business days to ship. Provide tracking information upon request. Provide proof of delivery upon request. Communicate any updates or changes of orders upon request (such as delivery dates). Effective communication and collaboration across departments & with supplier partners. Purchase Order Receipts Generate all receipts for drop-ship orders and collaborate with billing team. Enter purchase order receipts, freight charges, ship date & ship confirmations. Team Support Key lead as Orders backup and support. Help Finance Admin Team with various projects. Backup for incoming phone calls. Requirements Reliable transportation. Must be located within approximately a one-hour driving distance from our Palatine office. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (moderate level). Strong communication and time management skills. Self-motivated, detail oriented, and a collaborative team player. Comfortable working under deadlines and with repetitive processes. A distraction-free work from home space if utilizing remote work options. Must pass a drug screening and relevant background checks. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Clerk is responsible for generating purchase orders, following up with vendors, and maintaining communication with logistics partners. Additionally, they will support internal sales and customer communications regarding order statuses and delivery updates.