Procurement Assistant Ames National Laboratory
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19 hours ago
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Procurement Assistant - Ames National LaboratoryJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Experiencewith Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)Experience in purchasing goods and services
Experience with using Smartsheet ServiceNow Costpoint Cognos and Microsoft Office Suites Adobe Box
Experience using G Suites
Experience with online meeting Apps e.g. Zoom Google Chat etc.
Job Description:
Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to LiveIf you answered yes to any of these questions you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!
Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames Iowa on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials inspire minds to solve problems and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratorys collective success.
Ames Lab is seeking a Procurement Assistant. This position would process and accurately key purchase requisitions into Costpoint ensuring compliance with internal and external procurement policies. Provide administrative support to the procurement team and assist with resolving requisition or order-related inquiries from internal customers. Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records in the procurement system including certificates of insurance active representations and certifications and W-9 forms.
This position will be on-site M-F with the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is a 1-year term appointment.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
March 1 2027Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS806Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) List of Professional References
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:
December 22 2025Posting Close Date:
January 9 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18360Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Supplier Management
- ERP Systems
- JD Edwards
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
Attending Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) can be a whirlwind experience for some. ISU is a public land-grant institution offering higher education courses and programs with an emphasis on science, technology, and related areas. It's also home to the Cyclones athl ... View more
