Procurement Assistant

Our Procurement Assistant will be responsible fortheinitialonset of ourRFQ/RFPprocess and support of our corporate buyers. Candidates must have a minimum of 1-3 years of solidassistantexperience. Experience inconstructionis a plus. Candidates must have the ability to research/source vendors that ensure quality, price,delivery and service at a price that maximizes company budgets whilemaintainingthe highest code of ethics and conduct. Work hours are 8-5 pm (or agreed upon time w/Manager) – work from home on Fridays after
60 days.

• Prepare Request for Quotations/Invitations to Bid (RFQs/ITBs) bid packages based on commodity assignment.
• Obtain solicitations/bids from sources of supply.
• Follow-up on all RFQ packets and/or all bidderstoensure bids are received ina timely fashion (per required timeline) in support of buyers
• Maintain constant communication withall stakeholders on buyout packages.
• Receive and review bid packages withbuyersto ensure bids are complete.
• Generate purchase orders in Purchase Order system (ViewPoint) and log Purchase Orders into Material Tracking Report once decisions are made by buyers.
• Assist buyers in sending award/release Purchase Orders to Vendor(s); follow up with awardee to ensure Order Acknowledgement is sent.
• Attend daily Procurement/Logistics meetings and other meetings (as requested).
• Perform daily quality control (QC) checks on purchase orders and/or reports for other team members (as needed).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum two-year Degree in related field isamust(Business Administration preferred).Prior experience will be considered.
• Must have a minimum of1-3years of solid admin/assistance experience,preferably in the construction industry.
  
  However,we are willing to take on the right recent college graduate majoring in supply chain management or seasoned admin assistant.
• Must have a good understanding of procurement techniques/requirements.
• Must have the ability to learnand follow
  
  Procurement/Logistics policies and procedures.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be well organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Must have impeccable customer service skills. In our area ofthebusiness, we treat everyone as a customer.
• Must be able to evaluate and use relevant information along with individual judgment to suggest ways to improve work processes (Process Improvement).

• Must be able to secure andmaintaina security clearance at the required level

We offer an excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 17 PTO days as well as matching 401k.