Purchasing Agent

My name is Stephanie Leavitt and I am a Senior Recruiter/Account Manager with ACT Consulting. We have an urgent contract opening for an Assistant Purchaser with our direct client in Phoenix, AZ. Please take a moment to review the job description. If this is something you are interested in, please send a copy of your resume to stephanie@act-info.com or call me on 860-426-8688. Also, if you are not interested and know someone who may be a fit for this job, we do offer a competitive referral fee.

We have an urgent need in Phoenix, AZ for an Assistant Purchaser

Assignment Length: Contract for 6 months+

Rates: $21 per hour on w/2 depending on experience

Description:

Coordinate and assist in the preparation of procurement documents and agreements. Assist in commercial bid evaluations of vendor proposals and technical evaluations. Prepare purchase order documents & enter purchase order information into Oracle Purchasing System. Assist in expediting vendor submittals to support detailed design & delivery of equipment & material to support construction. Assist management/senior purchasers in procurement status reports and expediting reports. Prepare, evaluate, negotiate, expedite, and administer the procurement of equipment, materials, and subcontracts as assigned and within level of authority. Travel: Potential short travel trips (generally day trips) needed to plant site(s) within Arizona, If needed at Four Corner Generating Station in New Mexico an overnight trip may be needed.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Business or related field. Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience. Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), interpersonal skills, analytical/problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Oracle Financial Rel 11software experience preferred.