Assistant..Purchaser..

Immediate need for a talented Assistant Purchaser. This is a 06-12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Wallingford, CT (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:24-31776

Pay Range: $25 - $30/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of procurement documents and agreements for the materials needed to execute the project deliverables.
• Assist in vendor bid evaluations of proposals and technical evaluations. Prepare purchase order documents and submit purchase order information into online purchasing application for final approval.
• Submit purchase orders to vendors/subcontractors, obtain and log order acknowledgment.
• Assist in expediting vendor submittals to support detailed design and delivery of equipment and materials to support construction activities.
• Assist in preparing procurement status reports and expediting reports. Assist in sourcing and qualifying potential suppliers to provide required goods of service.
• Assist in preparing procurement packages to engineering and project specifications and verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability, and industry experience.
• Assist with compiling "Request for Proposal" (RFP) documents including documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Research pricing information, compare prices, quotations, Compile and present cost comparison and analysis.
• Assist with Project Procurement Status Material Status Reports and Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Performs other duties as assigned and Complies with all policies and standards.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Experience Level: 3-6 years max.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Law or Construction related field. Required or Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Or Previous internship and/or related consulting experience Preferred
• Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Our client is a leading Engineering/Architecture Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
 
Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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