PURCHASING ASSISTANT

Purchasing Assistant

Exempt; Regular Full-time

Bldg. 955 Business Office, Eglin AFB, FL

The Purchasing Assist reports to the Contracts & Procurement Manager and acts as a liaison between the Shipping & Receiving office and the Purchasing office to resolve order discrepancies. Incumbent must be able to use independent judgement to make decisions and must be a self-starter that is able to successfully multi-task. This position requires a high level of professionalism and strict adherence to ethical standards.

• Experience with contract and account payable process is desired. Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is desired.
• Personal computer skills related to purchasing and associated software are desired; Costpoint experience is desirable.
• Excellent organizational and communications skills are required.
• Excellent typing and data entry skills are required.
• Must be able to use independent judgment to make decisions.
• Requires high level of professionalism and work ethics.
• CAC holder would be very beneficial . Work with vendors to expedite orders for supplies/services and communicate status with requesters.
• Keep detailed order status notes in centralized database (Cost Point) to be accessible by buyers/accounting.
• Track purchase orders from placement through delivery.
• Provide status reports on open purchase requests and commitments, as required.
• Obtain new vendor account information and assist with entering/updating vendor record records.
• Maintain vendor performance documents (discrepancy reports/performance surveys).
• Finalize, QC and scan open purchase orders to archive files.
• Assist in obtaining invoices and resolving AP issues to process payment to vendors.

Job Requirements

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in business related field is desired. A minimum of two years of purchasing or related experience is required.

This position requires a National Agency Check with Investigation (NACI). Supports E-OMS operational objectives. All selected candidates must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation and drug test as a condition of placement into this position. Observes company Quality, Safety, Environmental, Security, and Administrative policies; supports Process Improvement.

Work activities are normally performed in an environmentally controlled area in an office setting on Eglin AFB, FL.

position will be subject to substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must be able to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; and requires very little lifting or moving of heavy objects or materials and require very little lifting or moving of heavy objects or materials. May require sitting for long periods.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.