Posted 12/8/09

TITLE: FFE Buying Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Facility and Maintenance Management Division
LOCATION: Miami, FL
REPORTS TO: Primarily to FFE Buyer, secondly to FFE Assistant Buyer
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt

The main purpose of the position is to handle the Purchasing of Repair Parts, Supplies, and Small Wares for all Pricesmart Clubs as well as handle the inventory of Stock Parts consigned in Miami Dist. Center.

• Integrate PriceSmart philosophy and the Six Rights of Merchandising, applied to Facility and Maintenance matters
• Prepare quotes and purchase orders following department procedures
• Handle flow of paperwork from customers, vendors, shipping/receiving and accounting
• Maintain accurate records of stock inventory
• Maintain vendor and item information records up to date
• Confirm pricing on all orders when placed
• Communicate with Buyer and Assistant Buyer on problem vendors and items
• Maintain a professional relationship with all vendors and company personnel
• Other duties as required or requested

Note: These areas of experience cover all aspects of the position. No one candidate is expected to meet all the qualifications below. However, preference will be given to the candidates based on how well they meet the following qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in buying environment
• Experience in buying replacement/repair parts, and supplies
• Experience with technical equipment- electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, HVAC background desirable
• Previous experience in handling inventory and shipping and receiving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with others in a team environment
• Motivated to learn about the club operation, equipment, and international logistics
• Able to take direction and accomplish tasks with minimum supervision
• Experience with AS/400 preferred
• Strong Word & Excel skills required
• Strong Math Skills
• Minimal travel required
• Honesty / Integrity / Fairness / Talent & Passion / Entrepreneurialism / Teamwork & Communication / Accountability to Mission
• Organized
• Attention to Detail
• Strong follow-up skills
• Works well under pressure
• Adaptable in a change oriented environment
• Bilingual Spanish/English Required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this position. An incumbent must be able to perform all of the essential duties outlined above.
This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. An employee holding this position will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accomodate individuals with a disability.

Internal candidates, please submit resume to jobs@pricesmart.com or see Human Resources.

E-mail preferred. Please send resume and cover letter in Word format to: jobs@pricesmart.com. In the subject line, please indicate "FFE Buying Clerk" and include salary requirements in the cover letter. Please note that submissions without salary requirements may not be considered. You may submit by fax to: 858-404-8818 or via US mail to:

PriceSmart, Inc.
9740 Scranton Rd., Suite 125
San Diego, CA 92121
Fax: 858-404-8818
E-mail (preferred): jobs@pricesmart.com

PriceSmart, Inc. is an at will employer and as such makes no contract for employment. This at-will employment relationship may only be altered by the President of PriceSmart, Inc. in writing.