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)
The Purchasing Support Clerk :position requires a motivated and organized individual whose main responsibility is working closely with our vendors to provide up-to-date information regarding the status of stock and custom purchase orders, to the Purchasing and Sales departments. This is a fully on-site position.
Below is a list of areas of responsibility, while additional responsibilities may be added at any time:
Updates the ERP software with accurate order information from the vendors, and communicates with Buyers any issues that will affect the delivery date.
Expedites stock and custom purchase orders based on established lead times to ensure on-time delivery.
Uses system-generated reports and input from the Buyers and Purchasing Management to prioritize expediting of backordered items, items with low inventory levels, or customer status requests.
Based on customer requests, provides additional product or vendor information to the Sales department in a timely manner.
Files corrective action paperwork with the vendors and follows through to final disposition.
Verifies and processes custom product purchase orders.
Maintains vendor, purchase order, and samples files.
Qualified candidates will possess a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer - M/W/Veterans/Disability:
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