<p>The Purchasing Clerk is responsible for accepting and editing purchase requests from various departments, corresponding with suppliers for quotations, preparing purchase orders and performing buying duties.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <p>Compile information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of material.</p> <p>Verify terms and specifications of purchase requests.</p> <p>Search inventory records and warehouses to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity.</p> <p>Consult catalogs and interview suppliers to obtain prices and specifications.</p> <p>Complete purchase orders and send copy to supplier and department originating request.</p> <p>Compile records of items purchased or transferred between departments, prices, deliveries and inventories.</p> <p>Confer with suppliers concerning late deliveries.</p> <p>Verify bills from suppliers with bids and purchase orders and approve bills for payment.</p> <p>Receive, sort and distribute incoming mail to appropriate Purchasing Department member.</p> <p>Organize, file and maintain purchasing documentation.</p> <p>Conduct office support functions such as preparing certified letters, shredding and securely storing prior year files.</p> <p>Perform other duties as assigned</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>High School Diploma or GED.</p> <p>Minimum of one year experience in Purchasing or related discipline.</p> <p>Strong communication, interpersonal skills and general knowledge in Adobe applications, Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes</p> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>General Office Setting</p>