The Assistant Purchaser assist with purchasing responsibilities throughout the project life cycle which includes ordering materials, supplies and equipment, and follow through with vendors on shipment and delivery.
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Assist in the preparation of procurement documents and agreements for the materials needed to execute the project deliverables.
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Assist in vendor bid evaluations of proposals and technical evaluations.
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Prepare purchase order documents and submit purchase order information into online purchasing application for final approval.
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Submit purchase orders to vendors/subcontractors, obtain and log order acknowledgment.
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Assist in expediting vendor submittals to support detailed design and delivery of equipment and materials to support construction activities.
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Assist in preparing procurement status reports and expediting reports.
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Assist in sourcing and qualifying potential suppliers to provide required goods of service.
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Assis in preparing procurement packages to engineering and project specifications.
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Verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability and industry experience.
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Assist with compiling "Request for Proposal" (RFP) documents including documents, drawings and specifications.
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Research pricing information, compare prices and quotations.
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Compile and present cost comparison and analysis.
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Assist with Project Procurement Status Material Status Reports.
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All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Law or Construction related field. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
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Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
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Previous internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
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Involvement on campus or in the community.
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Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
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Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
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Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
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Demonstrated leadership skills.
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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
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