Procurement Assistant

Our ProcurementAssistantwillbe 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 pricedeliveryand 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 after60 days.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare Request for Quotations/Invitations to Bid (RFQs/ITBs) bid packages based on commodityassignment.

• Obtain solicitations/bids from sources of supply.

• Follow-up on all RFQ packets and/or all bidderstoensure bids are received ina timelyfashion (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 Reportonce decisions are made by buyers.

• Assistbuyers in sendingaward/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.

Experience Education and Skills

• Minimumtwo-year Degree in related field isamust(Business Administration preferred).Prior experience will be considered.

• Must have a minimum of1-3years of solid admin/assistanceexperiencepreferablyin the construction arewilling 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 followProcurement/Logistics policies and procedures.

• Must havestrong communicationskills both verbal and written.

• Must be well organized detail-orientedand 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 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).

Key Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship isREQUIRED.

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

• Must be a team player and look at challenges as opportunities for new knowledge and growth

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.