Purchasing Assistant

Classification Title:

Purchasing Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:

• Daily Purchasing Duties
  • Receive, research, process, and fulfill new order inquiries and requests
  • Investigate and reconcile outstanding orders
  • Employ proactive cost-savings initiatives
  • Communicate, coordinate, and cooperate with internal and external contacts
  • Use online and customized software applications
  • Follow University and State buying policies, protocols, and regulations
  • Provide exceptional customer service

 

• Long-Range and Situational Duties
  • Establish and manage maintenance contracts
  • Liaise with suppliers and representatives
  • Support customers in their use of procurement systems
  • Find alternatives for regularly stocked commodities
  • Collaborate with CVM fiscal teams
  • Assist with budgetary quotes
  • Audit buying patterns for efficiency and effectiveness
  • Interpret, explain, and apply complex policies and procedures
  • Research, identify, evaluate, support, and resolve discrepancies
  • Complete training requirements

 

• Analyze and Reporting Duties
  • Yearly Purchase Order reviews and recommendations for new Purchase Orders
  • Purchasing trends
  • Annual audit requirements
  • Departmental spending trends
  • May have to operate a state vehicle over limited distances

 

• Other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary:

$17.50 - $19.00 / hour

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

A valid Driver's License is required.

Preferred:

• Proven excellence and experience in procurement.
• Proven excellence in customer service.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and their applications.
• Knowledge of medical and scientific products and their applications.
• Knowledge of State, UF, and College regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong internal initiative, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Good public relations skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously, both written and verbally, and work with the public tactfully and courteously.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to use MS Office and fiscal-based applications.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of references.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required: No