Purchasing Assistant (Temporary)

BASIC FUNCTION:

Procure materials/supplies and services utilizing established purchasing guidelines. Evaluate cost factors to determine overall cost effectiveness in decision making. Adhere to and administer company purchasing policies and standard operating procedures. This is a temporary assignment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrange for the purchase and delivery of materials, services and supplies as identified by approved purchase requisitions.
• Place purchase orders using e-procurement methods with vendors, follow-up, and expedite.
• Assist company employees with Purchasing related questions and input, when required, requisitions into the SAP system.
• Receive goods and services as required in the SAP system.
• Assist vendors and/or employees with problems related to purchasing.
• Administer the Company Credit Card Program.
• Administer the website direct e-procurement program.
• Administer the business portion of the current Telephone contracts-both Land and Cell.
• Identify suppliers by investigating potential sources, researching parts, equipment, materials and service availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems relating to purchasing, invoices, and all other vendor matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree in Business, with three years’ experience in the purchasing discipline (or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience).

Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills.

SAP experience (preferred).