Purchasing clerk
しいれがかりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Sales and Marketing Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Sales and Marketing Clerical Occupations
Summary
An office position in a company's purchasing department responsible for all procurement operations, including ordering, delivery schedule management, inspection, and invoice processing.
Description
Purchasing clerks in a company's purchasing department handle ordering, delivery schedule management, inspection of delivered goods, invoice processing, and inventory management. They ensure necessary materials or products are secured at appropriate times through communication with suppliers and coordination with other internal departments. They also perform data entry and documentation using ERP or inventory management systems, engage in cost management, and may propose improvements or supply chain efficiencies.
Future Outlook
Demand will increase for personnel with advanced skills such as data analysis and English proficiency due to supply chain optimization and expansion of global sourcing.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Good communication skills / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Flexitime / Inter-departmental transfers / No shifts / Office work / Partial remote work allowed
Career Path
Purchasing clerk → Purchasing officer → Materials procurement specialist → Purchasing leader/supervisor → Purchasing department manager
Required Skills
Documentation processing / Excel (Advanced) / Inventory management system operation / Ordering operations
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping knowledge / ERP system operation / English email correspondence
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small clerical errors can have a significant impact on transactions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the main focus, so little creativity is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Japanese Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 2
- Japanese Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 3
Aliases
- Procurement clerk
- Purchasing clerk
Related Jobs
- Accounting clerk
- Inventory controller
- Purchasing officer
- Sales clerk