| Purchasing Clerk I Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Purchasing Clerk I. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Purchasing Clerk I along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Purchasing Clerk I is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Purchasing Clerk III, Purchasing Clerk II, Purchasing Clerk IV, Purchasing Director, Purchasing Supervisor, Purchasing Senior Manager, VP of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Senior Supervisor |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Purchasing Clerk I |
| Initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. Interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. Coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Ordering and Inventory Clerk I, Procurement Clerk I, Purchasing Agent I |
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| Similar Jobs: Purchasing Clerk III, Purchasing Clerk II, Purchasing Clerk IV, Purchasing Director, Purchasing Supervisor, Purchasing Senior Manager, VP of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Senior Supervisor |
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| Level of Education: Purchasing Clerk I Salaries with No Diploma, Purchasing Clerk I Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Purchasing Clerk I Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Purchasing Clerk I Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Purchasing Clerk I Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Purchasing Clerk I Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
