Supply Clerk - Purchasing

City of Savannah, Georgia; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision

457(b) defined contribution plan

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Home buyers program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Savannah Purchasing Division seeks a detail-oriented Supply Clerk to manage purchasing, shipping coordination, and inventory control for assigned departments. The role supports accurate warehousing and timely distribution of parts and supplies to city staff and contractors.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED plus 1–3 years in warehousing or vehicle parts inventory, with a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of city purchasing policies and inventory software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with one to three years of experience in computerized general warehousing, store keeping, inventory control experience in automotive, truck or vehicular related equipment parts and assemblies; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
• Knowledge of parts, materials and supplies used in servicing, maintenance and repair of light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of standard business software and specialized vehicle parts inventory software.
• Knowledge of techniques for researching parts data.
• Knowledge of city purchasing policies.
• Knowledge of generally accepted inventory management and accounting principles; clerical procedures involved in requisitioning, receiving, and issuing parts and supplies.
• Knowledge of safety methods, practices and equipment used in the operations of the parts warehouse.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors and City employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates shipping and receiving of supplies.
• Notify departments of order status and assist with loading supplies.
• Maintains inventory of all supplies, equipment, materials, and tools, and prepares daily, weekly and monthly cycle counts for inventory accuracy.
• Reviews contracts to ensure vendor compliance.
• Participates in vendor meetings; assist in establishing product specifications.
• Reconciles storeroom inventory against a computer-generated report.
• Research costs and specifications for equipment purchases and regular inventory.
• Ensures the proper storage, accountability, and warehousing of all supplies and equipment
• Distributes components, commodities, supplies and equipment to personnel and contractors.
• Responsible for housekeeping, notification of maintenance and damage reporting for all warehouse equipment, shelving, pallets racks, interior and exterior structure and grounds.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehousing

Public relations

Vendor liaison

Data entry

Communication

Loading/shipping

Safety protocols

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Come make a difference with us! The City of Savannah Purchasing Division is looking for an energetic and detail-oriented individual to join our team! As a Supply Clerk, you're responsible for the purchase of parts, materials, and equipment for assigned departments.

We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, employee assistance program, home buyers program, tuition reimbursement and more!

• Coordinates shipping and receiving of supplies.
• Notify departments of order status and assist with loading supplies.
• Maintains inventory of all supplies, equipment, materials, and tools, and prepares daily, weekly and monthly cycle counts for inventory accuracy.
• Reviews contracts to ensure vendor compliance.
• Participates in vendor meetings; assist in establishing product specifications.
• Reconciles storeroom inventory against a computer-generated report.
• Research costs and specifications for equipment purchases and regular inventory.
• Ensures the proper storage, accountability, and warehousing of all supplies and equipment
• Distributes components, commodities, supplies and equipment to personnel and contractors.
• Responsible for housekeeping, notification of maintenance and damage reporting for all warehouse equipment, shelving, pallets racks, interior and exterior structure and grounds.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requires High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with one to three years of experience in computerized general warehousing, store keeping, inventory control experience in automotive, truck or vehicular related equipment parts and assemblies; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

• Knowledge of parts, materials and supplies used in servicing, maintenance and repair of light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of standard business software and specialized vehicle parts inventory software.
• Knowledge of techniques for researching parts data.
• Knowledge of city purchasing policies.
• Knowledge of generally accepted inventory management and accounting principles; clerical procedures involved in requisitioning, receiving, and issuing parts and supplies.
• Knowledge of safety methods, practices and equipment used in the operations of the parts warehouse.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors and City employees.