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 Clerk communicates with vendors and suppliers to assure the delivery of purchased materials.
Essential Functions
Additional Functions
Qualifications
Working conditions
Our office environment is a typical office environment does not substantially expose workers to adverse environmental conditions. The position may require occasional visits to the shop floor. Our production environment includes a variety of environmental elements including loud noise, dust and aromas. While this is an indoor operation, temperatures will vary with the outdoor temperature and some areas of the shop may be hot or cold.
Physical requirements
Office positions are usually sedentary. The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. Ability to sit for long periods of time is required. The noise level in the office is typically quiet to moderate. Occasional brief trips to the production floor may be required.
Clear All
0 Purchasing Clerk jobs found in Sioux Falls, SD area