Student: Purchasing Assistant

Job ID: 20103

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to aid in a variety of functions in the Purchasing Office, supporting all programs and business units at SDL.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a USU student pursuing a business degree
• Must have a minimum of two years remaining in school
• Must be able to work on-site in Logan, Utah
• Must be available to work for up to 20 hours during semesters and up to 40 hours during summer break
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Must have a strong work ethic, dedication, sense of ownership in their job, and be self-directed/motivated
• Ability to perform analysis
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and other productivity tools
• Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US Person
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license or Utah identification card to complete job-related duties

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business-related experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compliance to processes and procedures
• Maintain supplier database
• Process purchase orders and requisitions
• Maintain purchase order files
• Audit invoices and initiate payment process
• Reconcile purchase order discrepancies
• Contact suppliers
• Interact with other teams such as Shipping, Quality, Travel, and Accounting
• Ensure documentation meets policies/procedures for completeness and accuracy
• Provide information for audits
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Student Scholar Program: SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees, such as hands-on experience and our Student Scholar program. The Student Scholar program presents student employees with opportunities to expand their knowledge, extend their work experience, and engage with the community.

About SDL: SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet