Job Description

Procurement and Purchasing Assistant
Location: Wallingford, CT.
Job type: Long-Term Contract

Our client, a global EPC Engineering and Construction firm, is hiring an Assistant Purchaser/Purchasing Agent for a full-time contract-to-hire role in Wallingford, CT.

The Assistant Purchaser assists with purchasing responsibilities throughout the project life cycle which includes ordering materials, supplies, and equipment, and follows through with vendors on shipment and delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assist in preparing 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 the 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 or services.
* Assist in preparing procurement packages to engineering and project specifications.
* Verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability, and industry experience.
* Assist with compiling "Request for Proposal " (RFP) documents including documents, drawings, and specifications.
* Research pricing information and compare prices and quotations.
* Compile and present cost comparison and analysis.
* Assist with Project Procurement Status Material Status Reports REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Law, or Construction related field or Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
* Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred. ESPO Corporation
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying please contact us directly.

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Full time, Contract work, For subcontractor,

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