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Purchasing Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will be working with multiple departments to determine their supply needs, place orders, and assist in finding the tools they need to do their jobs. You will also be ...

Odessa Separator Inc

Purchasing Assistant

Odessa, TX · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

The Purchasing Assistant supports the purchasing function by assisting with the procurement of materials, supplies, and services necessary to support Odessa Separator Inc.'s daily operations. This ...

Davis Machine

Purchasing Assistant

Euless, TX · On-site

$58K - $64K/yr

Davis Machine - Purchasing Assistant Pay: $58,240 - $64,480 Company Overview Davis Machine is a precision aerospace manufacturer serving commercial and military customers from our facility in Euless ...

Davis Machine

Purchasing Assistant

Euless, TX

$58K - $64K/yr

Davis Machine - Purchasing Assistant Pay: $58,240 $64,480 Company Overview Davis Machine is a precision aerospace manufacturer serving commercial and military customers from our facility in Euless ...

Davis Machine

Purchasing Assistant

Euless, TX · On-site

$58K - $64K/yr

Davis Machine - Purchasing Assistant Pay: $58,240 $64,480 Company Overview Davis Machine is a precision aerospace manufacturer serving commercial and military customers from our facility in Euless ...

Davis Machine

Purchasing Assistant

Euless, TX · On-site

$58K - $64K/yr

Davis Machine - Purchasing Assistant Pay: $58,240 - $64,480 Company Overview Davis Machine is a precision aerospace manufacturer serving commercial and military customers from our facility in Euless ...

Triple-S Steel

Purchasing Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Overview The Purchasing Assistant provides administrative support to the Purchasing team and assists with a variety of functions critical to the efficient operation of the department. This role ...

Triple-S Steel

Purchasing Assistant

Houston, TX

$17.75 - $23/hr

The Purchasing Assistant provides administrative support to the Purchasing team and assists with a variety of functions critical to the efficient operation of the department. This role requires ...

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What is a purchaser assistant?

A Purchaser Assistant is a professional who supports the purchasing or procurement department of a company. They are responsible for assisting with sourcing suppliers, processing purchase orders, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and materials. Purchaser Assistants also help with administrative tasks, such as data entry, invoice processing, and communicating with vendors. Their role is essential in helping the purchasing team operate efficiently and in keeping the supply chain running smoothly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a purchaser assistant?

To thrive as a Purchaser Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of procurement processes, usually supported by a degree in business or related field. Familiarity with procurement software, inventory management systems, and Microsoft Excel is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help you build relationships with vendors and manage multiple tasks efficiently. These skills ensure accurate order processing, cost-effective purchasing, and smooth supply chain operations.

What are some common challenges a purchaser assistant faces when supporting the procurement process?

A Purchaser Assistant often encounters challenges such as managing multiple supplier communications simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of goods, and maintaining accurate records in procurement systems. Balancing urgent requests from various departments while adhering to budget constraints and company policies can also be demanding. Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential to overcome these challenges and support the purchasing team efficiently.

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Assistant Purchaser - Construction (Houston)

Houston, TX • On-site

Burns & McDonnell
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees
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$18.25 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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.
  • Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Law or Construction related field required.
    • Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  • Previous internship and/or related consulting experience Preferred
  • Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • 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.

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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