Purchasing Clerk jobs in Cleveland, OH

Purchasing Clerk initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. Being a Purchasing Clerk interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. Additionally, Purchasing Clerk coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. The Purchasing Clerk works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Purchasing Clerk
  • City of Brecksville
  • Brecksville, OH FULL_TIME
  • CITY OF BRECKSVILLE

    Job Title: Purchasing Clerk

    Department: Purchasing

    Reports To: Director of Purchasing

    FLSA Status: Exempt

    Revised Date: March 6, 2024

    JOB SUMMARY Under general direction of the Director of Purchasing performs routine, technical, and complex administrative work in accomplishing the purchasing functions of the City. Employee has public contact of a limited scope, involving routine and standard information exchange with outside vendors and internal personnel. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is a full-time clerical classification level. Incumbent is expected to learn technical and specialized rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and activities related to the Purchasing Department. Regular use of independent judgment and initiative is required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders in Finance/Purchasing software program. Examines all requisitions and purchase orders, checking for accuracy, completeness and consistency. Assists in editing and revising specifications and conditions of purchase. Manages the requisition and purchase order process with City employees providing assistance and direction when necessary. Sends prepared purchase orders to suppliers and confirms receipt of order. Inspects all invoices and receiving reports for accuracy. Assembles purchase order documentation and coordinates invoice approvals with department heads. Assists with the public bid process by entering and updating bid information; confirming and verifying bidder lists; preparing and distributing copies of bid specification documents and project plans; preparing bid tabulations; maintaining files and mailing lists; monitoring prevailing wage rate updates and forwarding to all current contractors as needed; obtaining signatures for contracts, permits, insurance certificates and performance bonds; and performing tasks for closing out bid process. Prepares and processes accounts payable for weekly check run and verifies all related reports. Assists Purchasing Director with year-end activities including, but not limited to, the closing out of purchase orders, entering of new blanket purchase orders, and carrying over of purchase orders into the New Year. Reconciles monthly vendor accounts, prepares and facilitates the blanket purchase order process, processes quarterly reports for department heads, and monitors expense tracking spreadsheets. Obtains quotes for necessary projects such as printing, promotional items, miscellaneous

    equipment and supplies, and furniture.

    Interfaces with vendors to ensure the procurement of quality merchandise, expedient delivery and dependable service at an optimum price.

    Secures reservations/registrations and travel arrangements for City employees.

    Arranges credit and opens accounts with new vendors, including completion of W-9 forms.

    Responds to inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.

    Sorts and handles packages to determine order origin, contents, routing to proper receiver, return authorizations, return verifications and credit verifications.

    Performs various clerical duties such as sorting, scanning and filing of invoices and project documents, sorting and screening of mail, composing miscellaneous reports and correspondence and answering telephones.

    Monitors department web site and submits updates to City webmaster as needed.

    Performs other duties as assigned.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers, current versions of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software, Google Chrome, and related equipment; business letter writing and report preparation; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; and proper public contact and telephone etiquette. Skills in interpreting and implementing policies, procedures and computer applications relating to purchasing; organizing own work, coordinating projects, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following-up on assignments with a minimum of direction; making accurate arithmetic and statistical calculations; establishing and maintaining effective working relations with those contacted in the course of the work; and providing information and assistance to the public and other city employees in an effective manner. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; work independently in the absence of supervision; flexibly adapt to a variety of work situations and interruptions; display a positive attitude; and work well with others.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Must possess mobility to work in an office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

    Typically sit at desk or table, regularly walk, stand or stoop, occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds, regularly use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and work for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attention to detail.

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Work is performed in an office setting or other environmentally controlled room. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    Equivalent to graduation from high school and/or supplemental business school training; responsible office administrative, secretarial, and/or general clerical experience preferred. Experience in dealing with the public and working in a public agency setting is desirable. College or technical school course work in an appropriate curriculum is desirable and may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

    Selected applicants may be subject to and must pass a physical, drug test, and background check.

    MISCELLANEOUS

    This description lists the major duties and requirements to the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent may be expected to perform job related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $30,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Monday to Friday

    Work Location: In person

  • 4 Days Ago

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Purchasing Clerk
  • American Metal Stamping Company LLC
  • Euclid, OH FULL_TIME
  • The Purchasing Clerk is responsible for researching, comparing and evaluating existing and potential vendors. Maintain purchase order system and vendor list /contacts via P.O system as well as in our ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Purchasing Manager
  • C&L Castings LLC
  • Westlake, OH FULL_TIME
  • Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Purchasing Manager to join our team to engage with manufacturers in India. Native speaker from India is a must, understanding dialect from Karn...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Robert Half
  • Strongsville, OH PER_DIEM
  • Robert Half is currently working with a dynamic client looking for a Purchasing Assistant. As the Purchasing Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the purchasing department. In order to be...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Purchasing Expediter
  • Schaffer Partners Inc
  • Cleveland, OH FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking an Expediter to join our team! The Production Clerk will coordinate the flow of work and materials between departments as well as identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency.Re...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Purchasing Administrator
  • Zenith Systems
  • Bedford, OH FULL_TIME
  • Zenith Systems, a total solutions provider, has decades of experience in fulfilling electrical, technological, and contracting needs of integrated systems from design-build services through project de...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Fredon Corp
  • Mentor, OH
  • Job Description Job Description Position Summary The Purchasing Agent gathers information upon receipt of requests for q...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Buyer
  • Jo-Ann
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Assistant Buyer page is loaded **Assistant Buyer** **Assistant Buyer** locationsCleveland, Ohio time typeFull time poste...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Buyer
  • Carter Lumber Company
  • Kent, OH
  • **Carter Lumber** **Assistant Buyer** **Office/Corporate - Kent, OH - Full Time** A Carter Lumber Assistant Buyer negoti...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Assistant / Buyer - 8am - 4:30pm - Building 7
  • Avery Dennison Corporation
  • Painesville, OH
  • The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing onsite administrative support to the Reflective Solutions Oper...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Materials Buyer
  • Tidewater Staffing Solutions
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Job Description Job Description We are assisting our Mayfield Heights based client with the search for a Material Buyer/...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer
  • Curtiss-Wright Corporation
  • Brecksville, OH
  • Location: Location: Buyer in Brecksville at Curtiss-Wright **Location:** **Experience:** Not Specified **Job Description...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Partners Personnel
  • Kent, OH
  • Locally owned company in Kent seeking an Entry Level Buyer/Purchaser. Will train the right candidate! Salary $40-45k to ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Buyer
  • Ciresi & Morek
  • Cleveland, OH
  • We are currently assisting our client, a world leader in their industry, with a Senior Buyer search near Cleveland, OH. ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a population of 385,525, making it the 51st-largest city in the United States, and the second-largest city in Ohio. Greater Cleveland is ranked as the 32nd-largest metropolitan area in the U.S., with 2,055,612 people in 2016. The city anchors the Cleveland–Akron–Canton Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 3,515,646 in 2010 and is ranked 15th in the United States. The city is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles ...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Clerk jobs
$42,525 to $55,546
Cleveland, Ohio area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago