Purchasing Assistant

The individual in this role is well organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys the challenges of working with a variety of situations, is proactive, resourceful, and efficient.  This role reports directly to the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for supporting the purchasing team.

Key Responsiblities:

• Responsible for the effective and accruate performance of assigned administrative and purchasing functions.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, receive quotes, review requisitions for goods and services.
• Manage the shipping, delivery, and receiving process from placing the order all the way through final payment.
• Responsible for accurate and timely payment to suppliers.
• Develop and maintain reports/metrics on purchase order process.
• Timely data entry in purchasing system for tracking special projects, small projects, and miscellaneous Capex projects.
• Take ownership and track specific projects from initaitve to closeout.  Examples- RFID, HSIA, Bed replacements, TV replacements, ADA upgrades, etc.
• Effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and timelines.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, as well as, to accept direction on given assignments.
• Possess strong mathematical and data entry skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and be flexible with changing business needs, and work collectively within a team environment.
• Familiarity working with multiple inter-departmental partners.
• 1-2 years of experience in fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Education/Certification:

• College degree preferred in business-related area.  Job-related experience may be considered in lieu of education.