purchasing clerk

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Manufacture
• Repair and service establishment

Tasks

• Keep shop and warehouse clean
• Prepare price quotations
• Process files and paperwork
• Provide information on available materials
• Calculate costs of orders
• Charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts
• Complete and process international purchase orders
• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers
• 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
• Pack items for shipping and distribution
• Place stock on shelves
• Prepare requisition orders to replenish stock
• Reconcile physical inventories with computer counts
• Record the quantity, type and value of stock on hand using computerized or manual inventory system
• Unpack goods received
• Verify receipts and packing slips

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Spreadsheet
• Word processing software
• SAP (FI / CO / HR / MM / OT SD)

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Versatility

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance