Job Description

Job Description

VENTEON And Harvard Resource Solutions is hiring a TEMPORARY PURCHASING ASSISTANT to work in Ann Arbor, MI. You provide direct support for the Buyers in the Procurement department.

POSITION TYPE : Full time. Contract position expected to last 1-2 months. Immediate work

PAY: $31.25 per hour to $38.00 per hour based on education and skill level

Requirements of the Purchasing Assistant

• Minimum of Associate’s Degree, preferably a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, and 3-5 years of position-related experience.
• Experience interfacing with suppliers, cutting and managing purchase orders, requesting quotations, and generating reports.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing company.
• Technical skills with MS Office (including Excel) and an ERP system Required. Oracle skills are a major plus.
• Ability to pass a background check. Ability to start work quickly.

Duties of the Purchasing Assistant:

Support the purchase of goods and services utilizing the policies, procedures, and work instructions to maximize quality, cost, and delivery of the purchased commodity or service.

• Process daily purchase requisitions into purchase orders as received from users throughout the operations. Ensure official quotes are obtained for the requisition and they are processed within 2-4 business days as a target.
• Responsible for new supplier set up and registration. This can include setting up an NDA with suppliers, obtaining W9 document from supplier and ensuring registration into company systems.
• Utilize Procurement reports to negotiate and set annual contracts when feasible.
• Coordinate meetings with suppliers and internal teams to improve supplier relationship, negotiation of contracts, and efficient operations.
• Ensure all paperwork is accurate and up to date to ensure timely payment process. Maintains and stores purchasing records as outlined in work instructions and procedures.
• Keep all Procurement data updated and closes purchase orders timely to ensure month end closure.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• May handle some contract negotiations.

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