Purchasing Assistant / Purchasing Clerk

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to manage purchase orders and provide departmental support. This on-site role involves processing orders, resolving issues, and assisting with data analysis for managerial decisions. Ideal for detail-oriented individuals.

Responsibilities

• Review and process purchase orders according to policies.
• Issue and correct purchase orders in procurement system.
• Resolve problems related to purchase orders.

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant / Purchasing Clerk

Location: Stony Brook, NY 11794

Duration: 05+ Months Contract

Job Mode: On-Site

Pay rate: $18.00/hour on W2 Without Benefit

Shift hours: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM (Mon - Fri)

Job Description:

• Review, process, and complete placement of a full range of purchase orders for goods/services in accordance with Campus, State, and Research Foundation Procurement policies and procedures.
• Issue purchase orders in Wolfmart (Jaggaer), Stony Brook University's procurement system.
• Correct errors in Wolfmart System (Jaggaer) as they occur and respond to inquiries.
• Resolve problems related to purchase orders.
• Analyze requisitions to determine correct expenditure type and necessary information for the placement of purchase orders.
• Obtain the necessary documentation (e.g., quotes, insurance, required State forms) to support each procurement according to policies and procedures.

Provide Departmental Support as Needed:

• Assist with gathering and analyzing data for managerial decisions.
• Expedite Purchase Orders when necessary, resolve issues (e.g., back orders, damaged goods), and arrange returns as needed.
• Respond to Accounts Payable inquiries regarding pricing as needed.