Strategic Purchasing Assistant

GAUMARD SCIENTIFIC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

11 paid holidays

401k with employer match

Job summary

Gaumard Scientific in Miami, FL is hiring a Purchasing Assistant to support procurement by handling administrative tasks and processing purchase orders. You will coordinate with suppliers, ensure timely purchasing activities, and help maintain cost controls.

The role reports to the Purchasing Associate Director. Qualifications include a High School diploma (Bachelor's preferred), 1 year in a purchasing role, and strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Degree in business administration, procurement, or a related field preferred.
• 1 year previous experience as a purchasing Assistant preferred or in a similar role accepted in lieu of degree.
• Ability to deal effectively with public.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate skills in programs such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to prioritize.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services.
• Monitoring purchase orders to ensure EEOC as well as other contractual requirements are met.
• Requesting cost proposals.
• Preparing and processing purchase orders.
• Maintaining records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments.
• Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries.
• Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Documentation

Research & analysis

Communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Business administration degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Gaumard Scientific in Miami, FL is hiring a Purchasing Assistant to support procurement by handling administrative tasks and processing purchase orders. You will coordinate with suppliers, ensure timely purchasing activities, and help maintain cost controls.

The role reports to the Purchasing Associate Director. Qualifications include a High School diploma (Bachelor's preferred), 1 year in a purchasing role, and strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills.