Purchasing Clerk
しいれがかり
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Sales and Marketing Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Sales and Marketing Clerical Occupations
Summary
This occupation involves procuring necessary goods and materials for companies and retail stores at appropriate prices and timings, and managing inventory. Responsible for a wide range of purchasing tasks from ordering to delivery and payment processing.
Description
Purchasing clerks procure necessary goods and materials for companies and retail stores at appropriate prices and timings. They handle all purchasing tasks such as supplier selection, price negotiation, ordering, delivery scheduling, receipt inspection, and payment processing, while collaborating with internal sales, production, and warehouse departments to manage inventory appropriately. In recent years, with the introduction of electronic procurement systems and the expansion of global procurement, data analysis skills and language abilities are also becoming required.
Future Outlook
With the globalization of companies and the increasing importance of ESG procurement, the demand for purchasing clerks with advanced negotiation skills and data analysis abilities remains steadily high. Trends show a shift toward requiring system operation skills and data utilization skills due to the advancement of electronic procurement systems (e-procurement) and AI-driven efficiency in purchasing operations.
Personality Traits
Attention to Detail / Good Team Player / Honest and Accurate / Strong Negotiation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Office-based / Partial Remote Possible / Team-based
Career Path
Purchasing Assistant → Purchasing Clerk → Senior Purchasing Staff → Purchasing Team Leader → Purchasing Manager → Procurement Director
Required Skills
Delivery Management / ERP/Order Management System Operation / Excel (Advanced) / Inventory Management / Price Negotiation
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping / Cost Analysis / Information Gathering / Language Skills (for Import Purchasing)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in order sheets can affect the entire operation. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is essential for negotiations with suppliers and internal coordination. |
| Planning & Organization | To smoothly conduct operations with appropriate ordering plans and inventory management. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Japanese Bookkeeping Certification
- MOS
- Salesperson Qualification
- Secretary Certification
Aliases
- Procurement Officer
- Purchasing Staff
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- Inventory Control Staff
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