Title: Office Manager / Administrative Assistant
Duration: 3+ months Contract
Shift timings: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Work Location: Stony Brook, NY 11794
Job Description:
- The Office Assistant (Temporary) provides general administrative support to the Procurement Department, focusing on mail processing, document management, correspondence, and problem-solving. This role assists with maintaining and updating vendor files and performs various office duties to support the team's operational efficiency.
Role and Responsibilities:
Department Mail Management
- Open, sort, stamp, and distribute departmental mail.
- Resolve issues with misrouted or unclear mail to ensure proper delivery.
Vendor File Maintenance:
- Perform updates to the vendor file, including additions, deletions, reactivations, and merges.
- Review vendor forms for accuracy using the SFS and Oracle systems before processing new entries.
- Update and maintain vendor information.
- Gather required documentation or details to complete vendor setup and processing.
- Coordinate with the Supplier File Department and Vendor Maintenance Units for Research Foundation and State vendors.
- Communicate with vendors to update their information in the SFS system.
- Serve as a backup for the Procurement Vendor File email inbox, ensuring timely responses and organized communication.
- Assist internal departments with vendor file inquiries.
Required Skills:
- Scan, copy, organize, and file documents.
- Answer phones and route calls to appropriate staff members.
- Monitor and respond to emails professionally and promptly.
- Enter data into systems or spreadsheets with accuracy.
- Perform general clerical tasks, such as photocopying and shredding documents.
Additional Duties:
- Assist with special projects or other tasks as assigned, aligned with departmental goals and responsibilities.
Reporting Structure:
- This position reports to the Vendor File Supervisor within the Procurement Systems and Operations Team.