Purchasing Clerk Resume Examples

Purchasing Clerk with more than 10 years of supply chain experience specifically in purchasing and inventory systems. Extensive experience managing files and recordkeeping. Strong written and verbal communication skills with an extreme attention to accuracy. Understanding of mailroom functions; comfortable assisting with various administrative services when needed.

• Draft and compile professional communications to co-workers supervisors suppliers and both internal / external customers; record brief entries on purchase requisitions quotes and purchasing option submissions
• Utilize complete and create manufacturer and supplier listings price tables stock lists and tables production and delivery schedules purchase requisition/order forms product labels and inventory sheets
• Enter information on tables schedules or other table-like text and create graphs and charts integrating purchasing and inventory information
• Interact with management supervisors staff customers and suppliers to obtain information get direction and to problem solve

• Collected information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of material for industrial firm governmental agency and other establishments
• Searched inventory records or warehouse to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity
• Consulted catalogs and interviews suppliers to obtain prices and specifications
• Compared prices specifications and delivery dates; award contract to bidders and place orders with suppliers / mail order firms

• Ensured all requisitions were completed properly; notified department if there was a problem
• Obtained the necessary approvals on purchase orders processed
• Followed up on orders as needed and maintained filing system for purchase orders