Inventory & Purchasing Specialist

City Of Sterling & Office Of Clerk; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

The City of Sterling is seeking a detail‑oriented Purchasing/Storekeeper Clerk to manage supplies, inventory, and related finance tasks. Under the Finance Director, you will process purchase orders, track stock, inspect deliveries, and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely procurement.

Responsibilities include maintaining asset records, assisting with fixed asset documentation, and providing backup support to the Finance Department, including basic accounts coding and reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year purchasing and inventory control experience.
• Experience with asset management and warehouse operations preferred.
• Ability to organize, code invoices, and maintain records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Purchases approved supplies, materials, and equipment for City departments and manages purchase orders.
• Maintains stock levels, inventories, and reconciles counts with ledgers.
• Receives, inspects, and documents deliveries; resolves discrepancies with vendors.
• Shops locally for City purchases and delivers items using City vehicles when needed.
• Maintains asset records and supports annual financial audits; backs up Finance duties.

Skills

Purchasing procedures

Inventory control

Vendor coordination

Asset management

Office software proficiency

Communication and customer service

Forklift operation (trained)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Databases

Inventory management software

Accounting software basics

Job description

The City of Sterling is seeking a detail‑oriented Purchasing/Storekeeper Clerk to manage supplies, inventory, and related finance tasks. Under the Finance Director, you will process purchase orders, track stock, inspect deliveries, and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely procurement.

Responsibilities include maintaining asset records, assisting with fixed asset documentation, and providing backup support to the Finance Department, including basic accounts coding and reporting as needed.