Assistant Purchaser - AZCO (Appleton, WI)

AZCO; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AZCO is seeking an Assistant Purchaser to assist with purchasing materials, supplies and equipment through the project life cycle. You will compile RFPs, verify supplier pricing, prepare purchase orders, and track deliveries to ensure milestones are met.

The role requires a bachelor degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills. On-site position located in Appleton, WI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or applicable experience may substitute for the degree.
• Oracle Financial R12 experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the location.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing materials, supplies and equipment throughout the project life cycle.
• Compile RFP documents including drawings and specifications.
• Research supplier pricing, quantity, reliability and delivery.
• Prepare and submit purchase orders; log and approve requisitions.
• Expedite vendor submittals to support design and delivery activities.
• Monitor procurement status and supplier performance.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle Financial R12

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