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Assistant Purchaser (Wallingford, CT)

Wallingford, VA 06492

Posted: 09/12/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Procurement/Supply Chain Job Number: 620128 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Job Summary:
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.
* Assist in the preparation of 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 of service.
* Assis 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, compare prices and quotations.
* Compile and present cost comparison and analysis.
* Assist with Project Procurement Status Material Status Reports
* Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
* Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
* Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
* Performs other duties as assigned
* Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements:
* Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Law or Construction related field. Required or * Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required * Previous internship and/or related consulting experience Preferred
* Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
* Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
* Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
* Demonstrated leadership skills. EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.