Goods Purchasing Clerk
ぶっぴんこうばいじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Accounting Clerical Occupations
Summary
A clerical position in a company's procurement department responsible for ordering and purchasing goods and services.
Description
Goods Purchasing Clerks belong to the procurement department of a company or organization and handle the ordering and purchasing of necessary goods and services. Specifically, they are responsible for requesting quotes, price negotiations, creating purchase orders, adjusting delivery dates, inventory management, arranging purchase contracts, processing vouchers, and coordinating communications with suppliers. They also select and evaluate suppliers from the perspectives of cost reduction and quality assurance, and coordinate with various departments. In recent years, digitalization using ERP systems has advanced, and efficiency in the purchasing process is required.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to the increasing complexity of supply chains and the expansion of global procurement. With the introduction of ERP and the use of digital tools advancing, skills for efficiency improvement are required.
Personality Traits
Excellent Communication Skills / Good at Coordination / Meticulous
Work Style
Flexitime / Full-time Office Work / Inter-departmental Transfers / Partial Remote Possible
Career Path
Purchasing Clerk (Junior) → Senior Purchasing Staff / Purchasing Specialist → Procurement Manager → Supply Chain Manager
Required Skills
Business Manners / Delivery Management / ERP Operation / Ordering Operations / Quote Creation
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / ERP/Purchasing Management System Knowledge / Excel (Advanced) / Negotiation Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because order mistakes can have a significant impact on operations. |
| Communication Skills | Because there is a lot of negotiation and coordination inside and outside the company. |
| Planning & Organization | Multiple delivery date management and order schedule adjustments are necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical load. |
Aliases
- Procurement Clerk
- Purchasing Clerk
- Purchasing Staff
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