Purchasing clerk

  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

  • On-site customer service
  • Private sector

Tasks

  • Complete sales transactions
  • Keep shop and warehouse clean
  • Perform routine clerical duties
  • Provide customer service
  • Provide information on available materials
  • Charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts
  • Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and records
  • Prepare purchase orders
  • Process purchases
  • Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers
  • Review requisition orders for accuracy
  • Set up and maintain inventory control system
  • Verify stock availability from current inventories
  • Compile inventory reports
  • Conduct quality control
  • Dispose of and account for outdated stock
  • Maintain stock rotation
  • Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
  • Place stock on shelves
  • Prepare requisition orders to replenish stock
  • Reconcile physical inventories with computer counts
  • Record the quantity, type and value of stock on hand using computerized or manual inventory system
  • Unpack goods received
  • Verify receipts and packing slips
  • Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
  • Monitor progress of delivery schedules
  • Negotiate offers from suppliers
  • Establish delivery schedules
  • Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
  • Consult with suppliers
  • Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
  • Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you live near the job location?
  • Work Term: Temporary
  • Work Language: French
  • Hours: 15 to 40 hours per week
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