CLERK- PURCHASING

Ector County Independent School District (TX) - Odessa, TX

Full-time

Odessa, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Purchasing Clerk is responsible for aiding in the procuring function of the day-to-day operation of the Purchasing Department. This role involves various clerical duties and communication with co-workers, district employees, and vendors in a professional manner. The position requires maintaining compliance with purchasing and accounting procedures, processing purchase orders, and assisting in vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with co-workers, other district employees, and vendors in a professional manner.
• Distribute purchase orders by mail, e-mail, or accounting for processing.
• Perform a wide variety of clerical duties in support of the purchasing function.
• Respond to questions regarding purchasing policies and procedures.
• Review requisitions for compliance with purchasing and accounting procedures.
• Maintain punch out vendor processing.
• Assist in P-Card distribution and scheduling of Sam's Club card.
• Process change orders for purchase orders.
• Assist in vendor management including new vendor set up and employee vendor profile for travel.
• Obtain quotes.
• Order supplies.
• Train new users in the District purchase order software system.
• Answer user software system questions related to the purchase order or vendor areas.
• Assist other Purchasing Department personnel when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Purchasing / Purchasing Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• TASBO certification preferred.
• 2 years purchasing experience preferred.
• Customer service skills.
• Positive, effective, and efficient work ethic.
• Ability to use computers, scanners, software, and phone systems.