WANTED: PURCHASING CLERK

PURCHASING
Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices.
• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
• Attend meetings, trade shows, conferences, conventions, and seminars to network with people in other purchasing departments.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
• Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices

Job Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency required. Associates or higher preferred.
Computer aptitude. Some spreadsheets and proprietary software
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be reliable and consistent with attendance.
Pre-employment substance screen
Ability to establish authorization to work in the United States

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