Purchase Order Clerk

The Role of Purchase Order Clerk

Under general supervision, prepares, enters and tracks purchase orders for inbound and outbound freight, promotional items, temporary labor hours, etc.; reviews and tracks open receipts and open purchase orders. Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations. Performs buying duties when necessary. Creates purchase orders, chain of custody forms, and shipping for compost samples, etc.

Essential Responsibilities

• Reviews requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, specifications, and prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Calculates costs / rates of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts. Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
• Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Determines if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
• Prepares month end accrual for accounting.
• Assists employees with expense report forms and forward to central Accounts Payable Department.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Recology Offers

Recology Benefits May Include

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and / or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.