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• Dispose of and account for outdated stock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