Purchasing Clerk
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and submit purchase orders while ensuring each request aligns with established procurement guidelines and approved internal needs.
• Review order details carefully by confirming pricing, quantities, and purchasing terms against supporting documents such as quotes, contracts, and requisitions.
• Serve as a point of contact for suppliers by requesting updates, confirming shipment timelines, and addressing order-related concerns.
• Monitor outstanding orders and take timely action to follow up on late deliveries, shortages, or other fulfillment issues.
• Keep purchasing documentation up to date, including vendor files, order history, and related records needed for audit and operational accuracy.
• Reconcile purchasing documents by comparing purchase orders, receiving paperwork, and invoices to identify mismatches before processing.
• Assist with resolving billing issues, product returns, and other discrepancies in coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Provide support for inventory replenishment efforts by helping maintain appropriate stock levels and communicating supply needs to relevant teams.
• Partner with accounting, operations, and project personnel to ensure procurement activities remain accurate, timely, and well coordinated.
• Handle routine administrative tasks connected to the purchasing function, including data entry, filing, and status reporting.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree is preferred.• At least 1 year of experience in purchasing, procurement support, administrative operations, or accounts payable.
• Working knowledge of basic procurement practices and purchase order processing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience using purchasing, ERP, or procurement software is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in documentation and order review.
• Effective communication, organization, and time-management skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on open items, and interact professionally with vendors and internal teams.
Compensation
$50,000.00-$55,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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