Purchasing Control Clerk

The Purchasing Control Clerk is responsible for entering information that updates items purchased via a computer terminal. Maintains item/master file which includes adding new items and adjusting existing items. This file covers the description item, manufacturers code, unit of measure and conversion numbers.
Maintains the item/vendor file which includes addition, deletion and changes. This file covers the vendor number, price/price breaks, contract codes and catalog numbers.
Maintains vendor/selection file which selects the vendor for the hospitals to generate purchase orders.
Assures ship to files are current.
Makes necessary changes in units of measure and conversion numbers, advises hospitals of these changes in order to maintain their perpetual inventory system.
Maintains purchase vendor file which includes address, FOB, terms, minimums (quantity or dollar) handling charge/amount.
Assures all tasks are completed in a timely manner to avoid problems for hospitals when placing orders.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must type 30 wpm accurately.
Minimum six months experience in a similar function.