Purchasing Assistant

Responsible for the purchase and/or lease of construction and/or manufacturing materials and equipment, permanent facility equipment and materials, and subcontracts.

Typical Duties:

• Prepare written inquiries or obtain verbal or written quotes for vendor-supplied items and subcontracts in compliance with requisitions and/or specifications.

• Receive vendor bids, evaluate bids considering price, delivery date, past performance of vendor, etc., to determine successful bidder.

• Negotiate terms/conditions of and place purchase orders. Negotiate and issue purchase change orders.

• Expedite awarded purchase orders when necessary to ensure timely delivery.

• Coordinate invoice problems with vendor and accounting; delivery requirements with vendor and supervision and quality requirements with Engineering as appropriate.

• Prepare all required documentation for each purchase order.

• Establish/maintain working contact with vendors. Meet with sales and vendor representatives as required.

• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum two-year technical or business degree with at least two year of experience purchasing construction and/or manufacturing materials or equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, and policies.