Purchasing Clerk I: Impactful County Procurement

County of Lancaster; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Public sector retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lancaster County Government is seeking a full-time Purchasing Clerk to support the Purchasing Department under the Deputy Director. Responsibilities include requisitions, PO processing, purchasing card usage, contract prep, and data entry in Workday.

You will help manage bids, maintain files, coordinate with departments, and assist with reports, procurement processes, and office operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting county services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with purchasing experience or related coursework in business/finance/logistics.
• Strong ethics and ability to follow procurement code and policies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Workday Purchasing System.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Purchasing Office to prevent or resolve issues.
• Prepare and process requisitions, purchase orders, and informal purchases with purchasing card.
• Assist in bidding, contract negotiations, and preparation of solicitations and correspondence.

Skills

Strong ethics

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related coursework in business/finance/logistics

Tools

Workday Purchasing System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lancaster County Government is seeking a full-time Purchasing Clerk to support the Purchasing Department under the Deputy Director. Responsibilities include requisitions, PO processing, purchasing card usage, contract prep, and data entry in Workday.

You will help manage bids, maintain files, coordinate with departments, and assist with reports, procurement processes, and office operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting county services.