Purchasing/Receiving Clerk

We make life more comfortable.

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history

Bedding

The world leader in bedding technology.

Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world.

Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.

Learn more about Bedding Components: L&P Bedding Group

The Purchasing/Receiving Clerk is responsible for supporting the procurement activities processing purchase orders, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring efficient communication between vendors and internal departments.  Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring accurate billing of freight shipments.  This role involves reviewing shipping documents and verifying charges.

So, what will you be doing as a Purchasing/Receiving Clerk?

• • Prepare and process purchase orders for supplies, materials, and equipment based on approved requisitions.
  • Verify and maintain purchasing records, including invoices, contracts, and delivery receipts.
  • Communicate with suppliers and vendors to obtain quotes, follow up on orders, and resolve discrepancies or delays.
  • Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Monitor inventory levels and assist with inventory management tasks as needed.
  • Review and reconcile purchase orders with invoices, checking for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist in the preparation of purchasing reports and documentation for management review.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures related to procurement and purchasing activities.
  • Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve billing issues or discrepancies.
  • Assist with reconciliation of accounts and support month-end closing procedures.
  • Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and billing adjustments.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Answering and directing phone calls and other communications to the appropriate personnel.
  • Greeting visitors and providing them with general information or directing them as needed.
  • Filing, organizing, and maintaining physical and digital records, documents, and correspondence.
  • Performing other clerical tasks to support day-to-day office functions.

• • Serves as the backup for receiving rod shipments.
  • Compares received items against purchase orders and invoices to confirm accuracy.  Reports discrepancies to management.
  • Serves as a backup for payroll processing. 
  • Collect and verify timesheets, attendance records, and other payroll documentation.
  • Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, and incentive pay.
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and update employee information in payroll systems.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• • High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or coursework in accounting or bookkeeping preferred.
  • Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or accounting is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times.
  • Proficiency with purchasing software, Excel spreadsheets, and office applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook).
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

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We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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