purchasing clerk

Work site environment

• Air conditioned
• Noisy

Work setting

• In shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare price quotations
• Provide information on available materials
• Calculate costs of orders
• Charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts
• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers
• Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and records
• Prepare purchase orders
• Process purchases
• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers
• Review requisition orders for accuracy
• Set up and maintain inventory control system
• Verify stock availability from current inventories
• Compile inventory reports
• Maintain stock rotation
• Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
• Record the quantity, type and value of stock on hand using computerized or manual inventory system
• Verify receipts and packing slips

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership in the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• Monitoring and tracking software
• MS Office
• MS Outlook

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available