Purchasing Clerk

WHARTON, TX 77488

Description

Summary:

Performs all duties related to purchase order entry and post-entry supply chain tracking. Interacts with suppliers, both foreign and domestic, to maintain pricing and delivery scheduling. Interacts with internal personnel as a liaison between supply orders and demand orders.

Must also be able to obtain requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders; verifying receipt of items.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives
• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from supplies for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisit...