Purchasing Assistant

Connectivity Point Design and Installation is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support procurement operations for structured cabling Audio/Visual and Security projects as well as general company supplies. This role ensures materials are sourced ordered tracked and delivered to field teams accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate is organized analytical and capable of managing vendor relationships in a fast-paced technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project material and supply needs
• Source and purchase materials for structured cabling AV security systems and general operations
• Evaluate suppliers based on cost quality reliability and availability
• Negotiate pricing terms and contracts with vendors to achieve best value
• Develop and maintain strong long-term supplier relationships
• Research and onboard new vendors; visit supplier facilities when necessary
• Track orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve discrepancies
• Process returns and manages overstock inventory appropriately
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders receipts invoices and payments
• Review job setup documentation to verify material lists are complete and accurate
• Support inventory control and stock level management
• Follow all company safety policies and report hazards or incidents
• Participate in internal meetings and support cross-functional teams
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of procurement or purchasing experience preferably in construction IT telecommunications or a related technical industry

Technical Skills

• Experience with Sage 100 Contractor and inventory management systems preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel skills strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of inventory control processes
• Strong mathematical and data accuracy skills

Professional Skills

• Excellent negotiation and vendor management abilities
• Strong analytical organizational and documentation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-service mindset with a positive team-oriented attitude

Work Environment

This is a full-time in-office position based at Connectivity Points corporate headquarters in Auburn Maine.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities skills or working conditions. Duties may be modified or reassigned based on business needs.

*External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

Required Experience:

Junior IC