Assistant Purchaser - AZCO (Appleton, WI)

Burns & McDonnell; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Appleton, WI seeks an Assistant Purchaser to support purchasing across the project life cycle, including ordering materials, vendor follow-up, and expediting deliveries.

Responsibilities include preparing RFP packages, researching pricing, creating purchase orders, assisting in procurement documents, and ensuring ethical procurement practices. This role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams and suppliers to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Law, Construction, or related degree required.
• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing responsibilities throughout the project life cycle including ordering materials, supplies and equipment.
• Prepare purchase order documents and submit purchase order information into online purchasing application for final approval.
• Assist in vendor bid evaluations of proposals and technical evaluations.
• Submit purchase orders to vendors/subcontractors and obtain and log order acknowledgment.
• Assist in expediting vendor submittals to support design and delivery of equipment and materials.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Vendor coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Law, Construction, or related degree

Tools

Oracle Financial R12

iProcurement

Job description

Description

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 with compiling \"Request for Proposal\" (RFP) documents including documents, drawings, and specifications.


• Research and verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability, delivery, and industry experience.


• Prepare purchase order documents and submit purchase order information into online purchasing application for final approval.


• Assist and prepare procurement documents and agreements for the materials needed to execute the project deliverables.


• Review and approve purchase order requisitions including change management and close-out activities.


• Assist in vendor bid evaluations of proposals and technical evaluations.


• Submit purchase orders to vendors/subcontractors and obtain and log order acknowledgment.


• Assist in expediting vendor submittals to support detailed design and delivery of equipment and materials to support construction activities.


• Compile procurement status and expediting reports and follow up with suppliers on deliveries.


• Assist in sourcing and qualifying potential suppliers to provide required goods of service.


• Assist in preparing procurement packages for engineering and project specifications.


• Verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability, and industry experience.


• Communicate procurement issues with appropriate parties, including management.


• Maintain office supplies including corporate forms and reorder when necessary.


• Monitor and report the supplier's production schedule to ensure milestones are being met.


• Promote and ensure ethical procurement practices in accordance with code of business conduct requirements and procurement procedures are adhered to on projects.


• Support the rollout of iProcurement as the SME on requisitioning.


• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Law, Construction, or related degree required.


• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.


• Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.


• 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.


• 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.

Job Procurement

Primary Location US-WI-Appleton

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Req ID: 263973

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