Assistant Purchaser - Construction (Wallingford)

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

• 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.
• Assis 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, compare prices and quotations.
• Compile and present cost comparison and analysis.
• Assist with Project Procurement Status Material Status Reports.
• 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.
• Complies with all policies and standards.