Description

The Assistant Purchaser assists with purchasing responsibilities throughout the project life cycle which includes ordering materials, supplies and equipment, and follow through with vendors on shipment and delivery.

• Assist with compiling "Request for Proposal" (RFP) documents including documents, drawings, and specifications.

• Research and verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability, delivery, and industry experience.

• Prepare purchase order documents and submit purchase order information into online purchasing application for final approval.

• Assist and prepare procurement documents and agreements for the materials needed to execute the project deliverables.

• Review and approve purchase order requisitions including change management and close-out activities.

• Assist in vendor bid evaluations of proposals and technical evaluations.

• Submit purchase orders to vendors/subcontractors and obtain and log order acknowledgment.

• Assist in expediting vendor submittals to support detailed design and delivery of equipment and materials to support construction activities.

• Compile procurement status and expediting reports and follow up with suppliers on deliveries.

• Assist in sourcing and qualifying potential suppliers to provide required goods of service.

• Assist in preparing procurement packages for engineering and project specifications.

• Verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability, and industry experience.

• Communicate procurement issues with appropriate parties, including management.

• Maintain office supplies including corporate forms and reorder when necessary.

• Monitor and report the supplier’s production schedule to ensure milestones are being met.

• Promote and ensure ethical procurement practices in accordance with code of business conduct requirements and procurement procedures are adhered to on projects.

• Support the rollout of iProcurement as the SME on requisitioning.

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Law, Construction, or related degree required.

• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement

• Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Procurement

Primary Location US-WI-Appleton

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Req ID: 244456

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