Purchasing Clerk (Towson, MD)

Purchasing Clerk needed for our education client in Towson, MD. The Purchasing Clerk will provide clerical, order entry and verification for requisitions along with purchase orders. One year contract position. The non-negotiable pay rate is $16.25 per hour.

Essential Duties:

• Performs complex and comprehensive purchasing clerical and general clerical duties in support of an office.
  
• Enters, verifies and processes documents, such as requisition/purchase orders, change orders, and related forms to insure accuracy and completeness of order and financial information.
  
• Confers with schools, offices, and vendors to resolve problems and answer questions regarding vendor numbers, purchase orders, and general purchasing issues.
  
• Notifies account managers of order errors, delays, or problems that affect the purchasing cycle.
  
• Investigates purchase order inquiries and provides budget, vendor and product information to schools and offices.
  
• Provides and/or clarifies purchasing policies and procedures to school based and office personnel.
  
• Serves as customer service representative for vendors.
  
• Maintains historical records of purchase orders, and other related documents.
  
• May serve on various committees for special projects.
  

Qualifications:

• At least four years of clerical experience is required.
  
• Experience working in Accounting or Purchasing Department is beneficial.
  
• Must have good communication, math and attention to detail skills.
• Must have Microsoft Word and Excel skills along with a Typing speed of 40 wpm.
  
• Must be able to work from 8:30 am-4:45 pm Monday through Friday with a 30 minute non paid lunch work on site.
  
• Must be able to pass a FBI background check and drug testing.
  

We offer weekly pay, sick pay hours, health insurance, referral bonuses, a one time longevity bonus, holiday pay and a Roth 401K plan. Certain restrictions apply.