purchasing clerk

Work site environment

• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Rural area
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Verify stock availability from current inventories
• Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing and profit reports
• Record the quantity, type and value of stock on hand using computerized or manual inventory system

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Versatility