Purchasing Clerk

Job Description and Details:

- Works closely with department staff to complete the various tasks associated with the Purchasing Department. Tasks will vary from routine clerical to complex reconciliation of information submitted by outside sources.

- Maintains purchasing information electronically and physically such as contracts, memos, and vendor data.

- Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources.

- Receives and greets vendors for bid openings, vendor introductions, etc.

- Frequent email and phone correspondence with vendors and internal customers to ensure necessary documentation is received within predetermined deadlines.

- Witness public bid openings conducted by the department, gather data and distribute tabulations internally and externally.

- Frequent updates and maintenance of data in SAP and 3rd party procurement management system.

- Responsible for completing special projects in an expeditious manner.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent required.

- 1-2 years of purchasing experience highly preferred.

- Extensive knowledge of MS Office, along with strong typing and math skills.

- Knowledge of SAP preferred.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work in teams while being self-motivated.

- Strong multitasking and organizational skills

- Ability to work through frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

- Possess an optimistic, can-do approach to all tasks and responsibilities

- Ability to work under tight deadlines

The Authority may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the requirements

Interested candidates should submit their application/resume with salary requirements via the SCWA website (www.scwa.com and click “Career Opportunities”). Starting salary for this position is $53,700 to be commensurate with education and experience.