Purchasing Clerk jobs in Trenton, NJ
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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Purchasing Clerk
- Trenton Public Schools
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Trenton, NJ
OTHER
- Position Type:
Central Administration - Date Posted:
3/17/2024 - Location:
Central Office Administration Building - Closing Date:
03/17/2024 - High school diploma
- Minimum of Two (2) years of experience working in a purchasing department, required.
- Knowledge of school district accounting system, requirements, and procedures are preferred.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn the requirements of the school public contracts statutes and regulations.
- Maintain office file system for purchase orders, vendor, and pricing information according to department procedures and timetables.
- Responsible for converting requisitions to purchase orders including corroborating with the accounting department on budget codes, vendor information, bid and quote information, obtaining quotes and supplying delivery and accounting information using procurement guidelines established by the New Jersey Statues, New Jersey Department of Education and federal laws.
- Coordinate and provide on-line requisition training to internal departments and schools.
- Answer general inquiries and interpret purchasing guidelines for schools and departments, including purchasing process, tracking products, and monitoring purchase order specifications for compliance.
- Provide customer service in an educational purchasing environment, engaging and encouraging communication while interacting with administrators, supervisors and
- Use computer software applications including word processing, email and spreadsheet.
- Use office equipment including copy machines, printers, fax, scanners and calculators.
- Disburse purchases orders to vendors, fixed assets, accounts payable and originating department and/or school.
- Maintain and verify the vendor registration files and consolidate debarment results.
- Assist with vendor inquiries and answering questions and/or researching to resolve discrepancies.
- Sort and distribute purchasing documents.
- Assists with the preparation, duplication and distribution of Invitation for Bids, Requests for Proposals, and Purchase Orders for professional and technical services, material, supplies and equipment. Distributes bid specifications, contract documents.
- To be present and assist with the bid opening recordings. Review bid documents and request for proposals for required documentation.
- Maintains and updates contract files and record keeping system for all solicitations and contracts, and related information.
- Perform technical duties when processing solicitations and posting bid opportunities.
- Evaluate performance of vendors and suppliers with respect to quality, product specifications, pricing and delivery schedules and, if appropriate, in accordance with bid specifications, requests for proposal, quotes, etc. .
- Monitors price agreements, contracts, and agreements to ensure continuation of service or purchases. Maintain solicitation files and contract files for compliance.
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Business Services Coordinator of Purchasing to ensure that purchasing issues are handled in a smooth and timely manner.
- Enter file description
- 22 Days Ago
QUALIFICATIONS:
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) months position BARGAINING UNIT: TESA SALARY: In accordance with TESA Salary Guide STATUS: Hourly Salaried X
Exempt Non-Exempt EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of non-certified staff and the collective bargaining unit, if appropriate. BOARD APPROVED : 2/26/15
For more information on this position, please read the full description document.
Purchasing Agent
- PennEngineering
-
Doylestown, PA
FULL_TIME
- At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re ...
- 19 Days Ago
Purchasing Agent
- Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc.
-
Trevose, PA
OTHER
- Purchasing Agent Job Purpose: Obtains requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders; verifies receipt of items; authorizes payment. Purchasing Agent Job Duties: Verifies purchas...
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Purchasing Coordinator
- Oaks Integrated Care
-
Mount Holly, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come! As the Purchasing Coordinator you will work in an office based setting with the ability to travel to Mt. Holly, NJ and...
- 14 Days Ago
Director of Purchasing
- Parx Casino
-
Bensalem, PA
FULL_TIME
- Job Description: Ultimately responsible for procuring quality products and services at a reasonable cost. Directs the daily operation of the Purchasing function. Ensures that all Parx Casino service a...
- 1 Month Ago
Budget Analyst/Purchasing Agent
- Jackson Township Board of Education
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Township of Jackson, NJ
FULL_TIME
- JobID: 5763 Position Type: Administration Date Posted: 8/24/2022 Location: Administration Date Available: 10/01/2022 Closing Date: 09/02/2022 Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in related discipline...
- 14 Days Ago
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Buyer
- Philly Shipyard, Inc.
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Philadelphia, PA
- SUMMARY: Purchase equipment and/or services to support shipbuilding operations and satisfy customer requirements. ESSENT...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Pride Health
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Edison, NJ
- We're looking for Buyer for our client with a leading hospital in Edison, NJ. I found your profile to be a great fit for...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Procurement Buyer
- Radial
-
King of Prussia, PA
- Job Description Job Description At Radial, our employees are the forefront of ecommerce, bringing beloved brands to cons...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Purchasing Agent
- Spruce Industries
-
Rahway, NJ
- Spruce Industries - Job Summary We have an immediate opening for an experienced full-time Purchasing Agent with a lot of...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Temple University
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Philadelphia, PA
- Job Description - Buyer (21003630) **Job Description** Buyer - ( 21003630 ) **Description** The Buyer is responsible for...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Philly Shipyard Inc.
-
Philadelphia, PA
- SUMMARY: Purchase equipment and/or services to support shipbuilding operations and satisfy customer requirements. ESSENT...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Assistant Buyer- Food
- Frontgate
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Chester, PA
- **The Opportunity** QVC is looking for an Assistant Buyer to support the Kitchen Electrics buying office! If you have co...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Barnes & Noble Education
-
Basking Ridge, NJ
- **Education - It's in Our DNA** At Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) we are dedicated to making tomorrow a better, more in...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Trenton, New Jersey
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) of land and 0.507 square mile (1.313 km2) of water (6.21%).
Several bridges across the Delaware River – the Trenton–Morrisville Toll Bridge, Lower Trenton Bridge and Calhoun Street Bridge – connect Trenton to Morrisville, Pennsylvania, all of which are operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
Trenton is located near the exact geographic center of the state, which is 5 miles (8.0 km) located southeast of Trenton. The city is so...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Purchasing Clerk jobs
$46,917 to $61,283
Trenton, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago
were up 1.5% from a year ago