This position will be reevaluated on a rolling 3-month basis. Initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies request for quotes, purchase orders and change orders following established guidelines to for the purchase of materials and services by required delivery dates.  Interacts with approved supplier partners to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings.   Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. 

• This is a field office position that requires eight-hour (8) days on a 5/2 schedule. 
• While performing the duties of this field office job, the individual may be regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hand and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. 
• Assist with the processing of stock replenishment orders.
• Review and analyze material and service purchase requirements submitted on purchase requisitions and place orders.
• Conduct research as necessary to identify correct purchase source. 
• Prepare and issue purchase orders to approved suppliers.
• Monitor purchase acknowledgements and take appropriate action to resolve and/or escalate based on information received. 
• Assists Procurement lead with purchasing issues such as expediting delayed deliveries, researching part discrepancies, researching receiving and/or pricing issues, and assisting with the resolution of invoice matching issues. 
• File supporting transactional purchasing documentation; assist Procurement lead with filing. 
• Perform related procurement activities as assigned. 

• Accountability- Conscientious and diligent in performing tasks. Completes assigned work on time. Focused on high quality, error-free performance.  Honestly acknowledges mistakes and is committed to improvement. 
• Attention to Detail- Double checks the accuracy of information and work product to provide accurate and consistent work.  Provides information on a timely basis and in a usable form to others who need to act upon it.  Carefully monitors the details and quality of own and others’ work. 
• Problem Solving/Analysis- Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, and understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts.
• Teamwork/Collaboration-Willingly works with others to complete assigned tasks. Solicits and provides input and feedback of co-workers.  Welcomes newcomers, openly shares information and past lessons learned.  Puts the success of the team ahead of personal desires.
• Safety & Environmental- Promotes mutual respect, keeps workplace clean and safe, supports Company safety and environmental programs through observation of safety and environmental procedures and taking appropriate action to report observation of potentially unsafe conditions.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience as a purchasing or procurement assistant.