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Assistant Purchaser / Purchasing Assistant

ESPO, Wallingford, Connecticut, us, 06495


Assistant Purchaser / Purchasing AssistantLocation:

Wallingford, CTJob type and Duration:

Contract to HireOur client, a global Architecture and Design Firm, is looking to hire an Assistant Purchaser to join their team in Wallingford, CT.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 in preparing procurement documents and agreements for the materials needed to execute the project deliverables.Assist in vendor bid evaluations of proposals and technical evaluations.Prepare purchase order documents and submit purchase order information into online purchasing application for final approval.Submit purchase orders to vendors/subcontractors, obtain and log order acknowledgment.Assist in expediting vendor submittals to support detailed design and delivery of equipment and materials to support construction activities.Assist in preparing procurement status reports and expediting reports.Assist in sourcing and qualifying potential suppliers to provide required goods or services.Assist in preparing procurement packages to engineering and project specifications.Verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability and industry experience.Assist with compiling "Request for Proposal " (RFP) documents including documents, drawings and specifications.Research pricing information and compare prices and quotations.Compile and present cost comparison and analysis.Assist with Project Procurement Status Material Status ReportsRequirements:Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Law, or Construction related field or Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.