Procurement Clerk

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC is seeking a Procurement Clerk in Council Bluffs, IA. The role involves maintaining inventory of spare parts, operating company vehicles and equipment, providing administrative support, and ensuring stock organization. Responsibilities include verifying deliveries, entering data into CMMS, tracking inventory, assisting with compliance, and supporting maintenance operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, prior inventory experience, and strong organizational skills.
Description:

Summary

Responsible for maintaining a well-supplied and organized inventory of spare parts to support the operation and maintenance of the plant. Be able to safely and effectively operate company vehicles and material handling equipment including forklifts and pickup trucks. Provide routine administrative support to department manager.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties
• Maintain full stock records, verify deliveries for accuracy, label and shelve parts in correct stockroom.
• Ensure that existing parts are clearly labelled and organized for efficient picking of parts.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the stockroom areas.
• Accurately enter information into Mapcon CMMS in order to maintain accurate inventory counts and efficiently close work orders.
• Communicate with all departments to order items as needed.
• Checks all deliveries/packages and distributes appropriately. Unload delivery trucks as needed.
• Organizes storage and cataloguing supplies/equipment in accordance with company policies.
• Assist with standardization compliance of routing guidelines.
• Write work orders as needed, apply used inventory to work orders.
• Pull inventory stock for maintenance department.
• Organize and track part and supplies for projects, work with project contractors to communicate location and delivery of their incoming orders.
• Track rolling stock, schedule service and repairs as needed.
• Periodic physical count of inventory items to audit to confirm CMMS accuracy.
• Track and order bin stock as needed including bolts, pipe fittings, gaskets, grease and oil.
• Order and stock breakroom supplies.
• Liaise with other staff to ensure that correct ordering procedures are adhered to and support other staff in maintaining correct stock control procedures.
• Runs for parts and supplies as needed.
• Prepare outgoing shipments when needed, set up appropriate transportation.
• Available for contact after hours for part location information.
• Provides backup to the Procurement and CMMS Manager position.
• Provide information and support to the Maintenance Manager as needed, including repair history, inventory availability and documentation.
• Drive appropriate machinery safely
• Other duties as assigned.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required in the all areas of the plant.

Requirements:

Qualifications
• Requires basic ability to identify parts and equipment.
• Requires knowledge of plant purchasing and expense tracking.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with others and work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel software skills, database, data entry (10 key skills)
• Exemplify the high standards necessary to accomplish the goals of this Company.
• Ability to safely operate motor vehicles and powered equipment including forklifts
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Prior inventory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Data entry experience required.
• CMMS experience preferred.

Physical Demands
• Ability to lift and /or move up to 75lbs
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Ability to work in outside conditions and in adverse weather
• Walking
• Standing
• Sweeping

Working Environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions.
• The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process.

Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend: Bi-weekly stipend of $26.00.
• Medical Insurance: SIRE covers 100% of the premium for employee-only coverage on two plans.
• Dental Insurance: SIRE covers the full premium for employee-only coverage.
• Vision Insurance: Comprehensive vision coverage available.
• Disability Coverage: Short- and long-term disability premiums fully paid by SIRE.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid group term life insurance, with voluntary additional coverage available.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer matches 100% up to 6% of your contributions.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement: $40/month reimbursement for fitness memberships.
• Bonus Incentive Program: Quarterly and annual bonuses with a generous payout structure.
• Paid Parental Leave: Supporting employees during life's important moments.
• Supplemental Insurance Options: Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans available.
• Paid Time Off: Accruals totaling 3 weeks annually.