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Description

Northwestel is actively seeking an enthusiastic Purchasing Clerk to join the team! As a Purchasing Clerk, you will support the Purchasing Department with invoicing, expenses purchases and relief coverage, and more! 

Employment Equity 

Northwestel values diversity in the workplace and is committed to the goals of Employment Equity. We strive to achieve a skilled workforce that is representative of the population we serve, and as a Northern company, we are committed to the employment and career development of our Indigenous peoples. If you are an Indigenous person, a woman, a person with a disability, or a visible minority please indicate so when you are completing the pre-screen questions as you apply to receive hiring preference. 

Specific Accountabilities

• Monitor the queue for Purchasing Requisitions
• Process standard Purchasing Requisitions for orders under $2500 to vendors
• Assist Buyers in data collection for Request for Quote (collecting point of contact names for vendors to participate in a RFQ)
• Assist Buyers with internal documentation collection for processing of purchase orders
• Verifying and coding freight invoices and forwarding to accounts payable for payment.
• Maintain Purchasing filing system: Purchase Orders, receiving documents, competitive bidding documents, Capital I1’s,
• Clerical support for competitive bid process: Issuing amendments, receipt of support documents,
• Maintain various logs and databases as required: freight and customs,
• Prepare purchasing files for archiving.
• Provide training and support as required on Requisition Entry module of JD Edwards
• Update purchasing documents as required: Vendor Guide, Carriers, Vendor contact lists
• Preparation of reports (JDE System, CATs) as required.
• Vacation Relief for Buyers, Supply Chain Coordinator and Inventory control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• 1-2 years similar experience in a similar purchasing support function.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Graduation from a recognized Office Administration Certificate or Diploma program is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, file management, and basic accounting is required.
• Minimum Grade 12 education and demonstrated basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• As part of the recruitment process for this position, candidates may be required to take pre-employment tests and/or complete work simulation exercise to assess job fit.

As a safety conscious COR™ Certified organization, we have an established and comprehensive safety program.  We expect all employees to participate in our organizational health and safety programs, adhering to all safe work procedures focused on continuous improvement.