PURCHASING ASSISTANT with Security Clearance

Indyne Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Test & Technology, LLC is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for the Eglin AFB, FL area. The role supports contracts and procurement activities, tracks orders, and coordinates with vendors and requesters to ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of purchasing experience, some familiarity with FAR, Costpoint software, and strong organizational and data-entry skills. A DoD clearance process may be discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• Two years of purchasing or related experience required.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in business-related field desired.
• NACI background check required and background investigation.
• US DoD interim clearance may be required; security clearance eligibility discussed during interview.
• CAC holder would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process purchasing and vendor communications.
• Track purchase orders from placement through delivery.
• Obtain vendor information and maintain vendor records.
• Assist in processing invoices and resolving accounts payable issues.
• Maintain detailed order status in Cost Point.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Accounts payable

FAR familiarity

Costpoint experience

Data entry

Communication skills

Decision making

CAC clearance beneficial

Professionalism

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

PURCHASING ASSISTANT Contracts & Procurement Eglin AFB Open Position Request Number R-AB-26 CLASSIFICATION: Purchasing Assistant GRADE: Exempt; Regular Full-time LOCATION: Bldg. 955 Business Office, Eglin AFB, FL

General Duties:

• Experience with contract and account payable process is desired. Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is desired.
• Personal computer skills related to purchasing and associated software are desired; Costpoint experience is desirable.
• Excellent organizational and communications skills are required.
• Excellent typing and data entry skills are required.
• Must be able to use independent judgment to make decisions.
• Requires high level of professionalism and work ethics.
• CAC holder would be very beneficial . Work with vendors to expedite orders for supplies/services and communicate status with requesters.
• Keep detailed order status notes in centralized database (Cost Point) to be accessible by buyers/accounting.
• Track purchase orders from placement through delivery.
• Provide status reports on open purchase requests and commitments, as required.
• Obtain new vendor account information and assist with entering/updating vendor record records.
• Maintain vendor performance documents (discrepancy reports/performance surveys).
• Finalize, QC and scan open purchase orders to archive files.
• Assist in obtaining invoices and resolving AP issues to process payment to vendors.

Reliance Test & Technology, LLC is proud to be an affirmative action & Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reliance Test & Technology, LLC is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws or protected class. Reliance Test & Technology, LLC maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Any person with a disability needing special accommodation for the application process please contact Human Resources. Applicants must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain the proper US DoD issued security clearance, which requires US Citizenship. Security clearance eligibility may be discussed during the interview phase. Employment and start date are contingent upon the candidate receiving the required US DoD issued interim security clearance.

Job Requirements Education/Experience Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in business related field is desired.
• A minimum of two years of purchasing or related experience is required.
• This position requires a National Agency Check with Investigation (NACI).
• Supports E-OMS operational objectives.
• All selected candidates must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation and drug test as a condition of placement into this position.
• Observes company Quality, Safety, Environmental, Security, and Administrative policies; supports Process Improvement.

Work Environment:

Work activities are normally performed in an environmentally controlled area in an office setting on Eglin AFB, FL.

Physical Demands:

This position will be subject to substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must be able to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; and requires very little lifting or moving of heavy objects or materials and require very little lifting or moving of heavy objects or materials. May require sitting for long periods.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.