Job Purpose

Performs administrative, clerical, and data entry duties to support sales operations.

Responsibilities

Individual must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Contribute to the efficient and effective operation of their team or department in order to meet MRC Global objectives.
• Establish and maintain relevant files and process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Answer incoming calls from customers and internal contacts, take messages, and follow up as appropriate.
• Perform efficient and accurate data entry using MRC Global-specific software: may include purchase orders, sales orders, expediting, sales quotes, buyouts, and/or direct shipments with vendor verification.
• Confirm accuracy of purchases with vendors, including shipping, billing, and customer support.
• Assist with ongoing competitive analysis to include the preparation of reports or other materials.
• Assist with general office duties and related tasks, i.e., travel arrangements, expense reporting, copying, filing, and office supply orders.
• Establish excellent rapport with management, corporate employees, branch employees, vendors, and customers using written correspondence, proper phone etiquette, and other effective interpersonal skills.
• Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others.
• Report workplace hazards, injuries, or illnesses immediately.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of requirements that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities will be considered.

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree).
• Two years of experience working in a business office.
• Experience or the ability to learn purchasing systems, RAZOR and other MRC Global specific software.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality (specifically regarding department, contracts and original cost of material), to prioritize multiple tasks, and to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated Proficiency with and accuracy in using MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Additional Qualifications

• Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.
• Ability to read and speak the English language proficiently in order to communicate with others, understand and interpret safety instructions, and respond to inquiries.
• Ability to understand and comply with MRC guidelines and expectations, including Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines.

Working Conditions

• For position-specific details regarding the physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.