Procurement Assistant: Materials, Vendors & POs

Burns & McDonnell (old); 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

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.