About Working at Commerce

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.

Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.

Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after more than 155 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk.

Compensation Range

Hourly: $20.45 - $23.80 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to assess the completeness of information by comparing the request with supporting documents

Essential Functions

• Receive and assess incoming electronic requisitions and change order requests

• Confirm that the necessary approvals, number of external bids and contract signatures have been acquired

• Verify all accounting details including general ledger accounts, company and cost centers, fixed asset codes and CAP numbers are accurate and complete

• Process user requisitions through the Workday system to issue Purchase Orders to vendors

• Maintain all purchasing files, vendor pricing, CAP numbers, and internal location lists in Workday, including bid documents, business justifications, legal reviews, correspondence, and internal audit reviews

• Provide assistance and guidance to user departments regarding the clarification of purchasing policies and procedures

• Assist in preparing monthly variance reports for property repairs and capital expenditure projects, including researching significant report variances as needed

• Provide support for the preparation of department procedure manuals.

• Run system queries within Workday for Purchase Orders, Work Orders and Projects as required

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge of accounting issues, such as capital expenditure vs. expense items and general ledger account coding

• Intermediate analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to resolve complex problems and make decisions based on policies and procedures

• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the company, clearly expressing ideas and concepts, both verbally and in writing

• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values

• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Bachelors degree preferred.

• 2+ years of purchasing experience required

• 1+ years of work in an automated purchasing environment preferred

• Experience working in Logic Manager and Workday software preferred

*For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Purchasing Assistant job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $ 20.45 to $23.80 per hour .

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The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here (https://careers.commercebank.com/us/en/benefits) to learn more.

Location: 1000 Walnut, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Time Type:

Full time

Commerce Bank has been awarded numerous awards for our company culture. We have been included on distinguished lists such as Forbes’ Best Midsized Employers, Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, and Korn Ferry’s Engaged Performance Award. You’ll see the difference for yourself when you join the team.

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Commerce Bank is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and believes that every individual should have the opportunity to work at a job for which he, she or they qualifies. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.