Purchasing Clerk initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. Being a Purchasing Clerk interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. Additionally, Purchasing Clerk coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. The Purchasing Clerk works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB TITLE: Purchasing Clerk
JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
This job requires the Purchasing Coordinator to perform the following tasks:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
% OF
ITEM TIME JOB FUNCTIONS
100%
POSITION DIMENSIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Internal Contacts:
Purchasing Manager, Operations Personnel, and Inventory Personnel
External Contacts:
Vendors
Education Level and Focus:
High School diploma or equivalent; Willingness to continue education through approved courses or classes that will enhance personal and professional growth
Years and Type of Related Experience Required:
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in this occupation. Exposure to manufacturing environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Interpersonal and Communication:
Effectively able to communicate with management, co-workers and external contacts, good telephone skills
Technical and Analytical:
Typing, PC and assorted software programs such as Excel and word processing, 10 key, operate general office equipment (e.g. copier, fax machine, typewriter). Ability to gather, analyze and identify problems
Administrative and Operations:
Must adhere to departmental procedures; must also follow all safety guidelines, organize job responsibilities to complete work on a timely basis.
Physical Demands:
Ability to sit and work in front of computer terminal for long periods (may sit for approx. 7 hours with 2 hour intervals being in a stationary sitting position). May lift up to 25 lbs
Work Environment
Office environment with low to moderate noise levels with air conditioning and heat. May be required to go in warehouse area with high noise levels, wet floors, forklift and pedestrian traffic, extreme hot/cold climate
Special Requirements:
Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as requested.