Purchasing Assistant

Improving America's infrastructure isn't for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Purchasing Assistant can change yours.

The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for executing procurement activities in a timely manner while operating within established authority and approval limits. This role involves monitoring purchase orders and proactively following up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials and services. Success in this position requires strong communication and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to represent Michels Corporation professionally in all interactions.

Maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating professionalism, and upholding a positive company image at all times are essential requirements of the role.

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You deliver exemplary customer service through interactions with others
• You are organized and professional

• Conduct price and vendor research to obtain quotes
• Ensure timely execution of purchase orders and contract signatures from suppliers
• Create recommendations on the best supplier of materials and services
• Support activities of personnel engaged in buying and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, parts and supplies
• Maintain records in software system: create and edit purchase orders and manage vendor quote list
• Identify new supplier opportunities and complete initial research of supplier

• Associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computer proficiency
• Proficiency with using eProcurement or eSourcing tools (desired)

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As set forth in Michels Corporation's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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