Procurement Clerk (Production Site)
ちょうたつじむいん（せいさんげんば）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Production Site Clerks
Summary
A clerical role at production sites that orders necessary parts and materials from suppliers and manages delivery dates and inventory. Handles cost management, delivery adjustments, acceptance inspection, invoice processing, and other tasks to support the production line.
Description
The Procurement Clerk (Production Site) orders parts and materials needed for the production line from suppliers, performs delivery adjustments, price negotiations, acceptance inspection, and invoice processing. They also confirm inventory status, maintain appropriate inventory levels, manage costs, and coordinate with internal and external departments to support material supply in line with production plans. Key tasks include data entry and analysis using core systems or Excel, and creating reports.
Future Outlook
With the globalization of supply chains and increasing importance of risk management, procurement clerks are required to utilize digital tools for business efficiency and develop skills for overseas procurement. While routine tasks decrease due to business automation, there is an expected shift toward higher-value tasks like analysis and negotiation, and demand for highly specialized personnel is projected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Good at coordination / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Flex Time / Office Work / Partial Remote Possible / Team Work
Career Path
Procurement Clerk (Production Site) → Materials Purchasing Officer → Procurement Planner → Procurement Manager → Supply Chain Manager
Required Skills
Delivery Management / ERP System Operation / Excel (Advanced) / Inventory Management
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English Email) / Communication Tool Utilization / Excel (Advanced) / Price Negotiation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because ordering mistakes or quantity errors directly lead to production line stoppage. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth coordination and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders are necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Ability to manage multiple delivery dates and ordering timings is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Many routine tasks, so creativity is not highly required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so little heavy lifting. |
Related Qualifications
- Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel)
- Nissho Bookkeeping Exam Level 2
Aliases
- Procurement Staff
- Purchasing Clerk
Related Jobs
- Materials Clerk
- Production Control Clerk
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