"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".
Job Title: Posting & Procurement Specialist l
Location: Remote position (Considered hybrid but it is remote 5 days a week, with the possibility to have to come onsite for training, etc.)
Shift Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST
Ideal candidate location: Near one of our designated locations (Dallas, DFW/Euless, Nashville, or Chicago)
Duration: 6+ Months (possible extension)
Pay rate: $20.30/hr on W2
Job Description:
This position is responsible for performing daily Central Purchasing functions, month-end procedures and various accounting duties.
Primary Responsibilities and Functions:
- Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
- Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
- Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
- Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications (i.e. general ledger and purchasing categories and intended use).
- Provide supporting documentation for month-end accruals related to purchasing.
- Serve as liaison with Shared Services Center.
- Make local buying decisions in the event of an emergency.
- Cross-train for posting responsibilities.
- Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
- Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
- Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
- Forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
- Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.
- Compare suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.
- Submit bills for payment and ledger coding.
- May be required to work overtime (more than 40 hours per week) as business needs dictate.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Job Requirements:
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Basic Auction knowledge a plus.
- Knowledge of AS400, ORACLE, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Outlook) and basic accounting procedures preferred.
- Solid computer skills required.
- Ability to perform repetitive data entry tasks; manual dexterity.
- Effective communication skills and organizational skills required. Strong attention to detail and follow-through required.
- Working knowledge of supplier base, parts and supplies ordering, and auction operations
- Ability to effectively adapt to and lead change.
- Ability to operate adding machines and other office equipment (e.g., copier, fax machine, etc.).
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Vision abilities required include close, distance and depth perception.
About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities
ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.