PURCHASING ASSISTANT

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation in Edinburg, TX, seeks a Purchasing Assistant for full-time work at the corporate office. Reports to the Purchasing Agent and supports procurement activities across departments to ensure compliant, cost-effective purchasing outcomes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication and organizational abilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Candidates with procurement experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills essential.
• PC literacy and knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a highly stressful environment with interruptions.
• Attention to detail and high concentration.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Agent with administrative tasks.
• Ensure purchases follow the purchase order procedures.
• Collaborate with managers and vendors to achieve best purchase outcomes.
• Review orders for accuracy and billing.
• Assist in interpreting procurement policies with department managers.
• Support project overlays and maintain accurate reporting of purchases.
• Participate in required corporate training programs.
• Comply with federal and state regulations and corporate policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer relations

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Purchasing Assistant

Status: Full Time (40 hrs per week) Reports to: Purchasing Agent Location: Corporate Office Location, Purchasing Department, 420 S. Doolittle Road, Edinburg, TX 78542

Description of Duties

Responsible for assisting the Purchasing Agent with administrative tasks. Assist the Purchasing Agent in ensuring that the purchases of the organization are done in accordance with the purchase order procedures. Works with Purchasing Agent, managers, and vendors to help procure the best possible purchase outcomes for the corporation. Reviews orders for accuracy and billing. Works side-by-side with department managers to assist in the interpretation of procurement policies and procedures as needed. Will assist the Purchasing Agent with project overlays and for maintaining an accurate reporting of purchases made in accordance with corporate projects. Participates in job specific training, and other various required corporate training programs. Complies with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures. Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

A self-starting individual who possesses a High School Diploma or GED. Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills are essential. PC literacy and knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software are required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook). Must have demonstrated problem solving skills. Flexibility, professionalism, ability to work in a highly stressful environment, and perform a variety of tasks with numerous interruptions is essential. Attention to detail and a high degree of mental concentration are required. Good organizational, interpersonal and communications (oral and written) skills are required in order to effectively communicate with employees, management, the board of directors and the public. Problem solving and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.

Preferences

Prior Experience Working In Procurement Or Purchasing Is Preferred.

Offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of pre-employment screening tests; including (but not limited to) a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Failure to submit a completed application may cause employment ineligibility.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation (NAWSC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NAWSC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. NAWSC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of NAWSC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.