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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Responsible for planning, purchasing and coordinating delivery of materials, supplies, resources for supply store and/or field service operations. Monitors consumption rates and existing inventory levels, performs replenishment planning and creates purchase orders to deliver materials. Collects internal requirements on an as needed or just in time basis. Uses established vendors and identifies additional sources to improve schedule or cost. Creates and maintains purchase orders and follows up with vendors to ensure delivery schedules are met. Coordinates delivery of goods to original requestors. Performs needed transactions and completes documentation in accordance with established processes and policies.
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