Purchasing & Contracts Clerk

Position: Purchasing & Contracts Clerk (835)
Education Level High School/GED## Description
** Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
** Works under the supervision of the Purchasing and Contracts manager. The Purchasing/Contracts Clerk (“Purchasing Clerk’) performs simple to moderately complex clerical work in areas of Purchasing and Contracts. Work involves receiving and auditing information related to purchasing, before and after the purchase, reviewing for accuracy, and compiling to submit for proper authorizations and payment. Purchasing Clerk maintains multiple records, including but not limited to, Purchase Order number log, employee Procurement Cards, cell phones, and rental cars.

Purchasing Clerk works to assure purchases meet all procurement requirements and authorizations outlined in Center Policies. Purchasing Clerk works closely with Accounts Payable Department. Provides New Employee Orientation (NEO) training as needed in the absence of the Property Manager. Provides purchase order training to others as needed/requested. Accurately maintains and updates moderate to complex tracking spreadsheets updating spending, usage, etc.

With current information. Employee demonstrates respect for Center property and equipment, promotes harmony and willingly assumes additional duties as assigned. HFC incorporates principles of trauma-informed care throughout the agency, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and a safe and respectful environment for all individuals served and staff.  All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position.

Reassignment is a condition of employment that may occur at the employer’s discretion.  Your work location and hours could change based on program needs.## Qualifications
** Education, Training, and Experience
** High school graduation or GED plus one year experience in performance of related duties as identified above. Business accounting experience preferred.  Must have current driver’s license and be insurable under Center insurance. Must pass and maintain all Center-mandated trainings.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Intermediate skill in creating/managing well-organized spreadsheets.
* Ability to work alone with self-motivation to perform all tasks on a timely basis.
* Excellent spelling and grammar.  Ability to write memos, letters, various complex reports, miscellaneous documents
* Ability to relate to verbal instructions, communicate in a courteous and effective fashion with co-workers, consumers and families, agencies and the public.
* Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
* Skilled in the use of personal and network computers, word processing, database, and office management software (Microsoft Office).
* Ability to use copy machine, fax machine, telephone, computer and printer.
* Ability to analyze a problem and recommend action.
* Ability to read and proof correspondence, reports, computer printouts, etc.
* Knowledge of business terminology, methods, procedures, including Center procedures.
* Knowledge, and/or ability to learn, State purchasing policy and procedures/regulations.
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