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)
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Job Summary: Responsible for the overall purchasing function.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Requirements
Qualifications:
Minimum: Associates Degree. One year’s experience as a purchasing agent.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree. Previous experience with Government procurement regulations.
Knowledge: Knowledge of Government rules and regulations pertaining to procurement. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to analyze the technical data in suppliers’ proposals in order to make buying decisions and spend monies responsibly. Good organizational skills.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently
Sitting
Seeing
Hearing
Speaking
Occasionally
Standing
Walking
Bending
Stooping
Squatting
Flexibility
Seldom
Climbing
Lifting 50 pounds
Carrying
Kneeling
Pushing/Pulling
Running
Driving
Environmental Demands:
Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment
Work Alone: Occasionally works alone
Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments
Reading: Ability to read at a college level
Writing: Ability to write at a college level
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