purchasing clerk

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work Setting

• Business office

Tasks

• Process files and paperwork
• Provide information on available materials
• Calculate costs of orders
• Charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts
• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers
• Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and records
• Process purchases
• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers
• Verify stock availability from current inventories
• Compile inventory reports
• Dispose of and account for outdated stock
• Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing and profit reports
• Verify receipts and packing slips

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment