Procurement Clerk

Procurement Clerk

POSITION OBJECTIVE :

Responsible for acquiring materials and documents to fulfill purchase requests, including preparing purchase orders and handling inquiries about orders. Follows through with purchase from order placement to fulfillment and ensures order arrives undamaged and on timeordering of all Emblems.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

Examining departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy necessary to support the buying process

Seeing that POs are issued, shipped, and received on a timely basis

Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.

Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.

Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases

Various Ad-hoc requests supporting the Center Led Procurement process

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Acute sense of urgency, excellent customer service skills and demeanor

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Detail oriented

Strong command of Microsoft Word and Excel; MS Access a plus

Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures

EDUCATION :

Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Business Administration.

EXPERIENCE :

Experienced with supplier management

The position would require 0-2 years of experience

Location : Oakland, CA

Compensation : The hourly rate that Vestis reasonably expects to pay for this position ranges from $19.00, depending on circumstances, including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission.