Keyboard Clerk I - Parsippany-Troy Hills Township.

NJLM; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package provided

Job summary

NJLM is seeking a detail-oriented purchasing assistant in the Department of Purchasing to handle clerical tasks, requisitions, bidder lists, and vendor communications. The role supports daily operations and ensures accurate records and timely responses within a municipal workforce.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least 3 years of office experience, with local government familiarity considered a plus and an excellent benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus at least 3 years of general office experience required.
• Prior local government experience preferred.
• Excellent benefits package provided.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and repetitive clerical tasks, answers phone calls, filing, scheduling, managing office supplies and sorting/distributing mail.
• Assist in preparing requisitions, maintain bidders lists, resolve problems relating to vendors, prepares purchasing related correspondence and maintains essential records and files.
• Other related duties will be assigned as required.
• Must be able to deal effectively in a fast-paced office environment.
• Must use good judgement and discretion and demonstrate patience in handling a variety of requests and complaints.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must deal appropriately and professionally with confidential and sensitive information.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Edmunds experience

Will to learn

Government purchasing

Communication skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Edmunds

Job description

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Open Position Announcement

Department: Purchasing

Workweek: Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – subject to change based upon the needs of the Department and the Township. Wage: Per Ordinance, Salary Range $27,500 - $87,000 White Collar Non-Exempt Excellent Benefits Package provided.

Skills/Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to: Performs routine and repetitive clerical tasks, answers phone calls, filing, scheduling, managing office supplies and sorting/distributing mail.
• Assist in preparing requisitions, maintain bidders lists, resolve problems relating to vendors, prepares purchasing related correspondence and maintains essential records and files.
• Other related duties will be assigned as required.
• Must be able to deal effectively in a fast-paced office environment.
• Must use good judgement and discretion and demonstrate patience in handling a variety of requests and complaints.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must deal appropriately and professionally with confidential and sensitive information.

Knowledge/Abilities

• Must possess good computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Edmunds is a plus.
• Must have a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with governmental purchasing is a plus.
• Must possess good communication, grammatical, organizational and clerical skills.
• Able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English.
• Understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions.

Experience / Education

• High school diploma or equivalent plus at least 3 years of general office experience required.
• Prior local government experience preferred.
• Excellent benefits package provided.

EOE.