We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our team. The Purchasing Assistant will play a critical role in our procurement process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
**Essential Functions:**
Review purchase requisitions and process purchase orders efficiently.
- Determine detailed specification requirements for purchases and estimate values based on market prices.
- Conduct supplier performance rating and evaluate vendor products and services.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery schedule, and freight.
- Facilitate negation of purchase terms and payment terms.
- Solicit vendors, perform vendor evaluation, negotiation, and administration.
- Resolve vendor problems related to terms, quality, and delivery.
- Expedite delivery of goods to users and review bid proposals.
- Maintain procurement records for items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality, or performance, and inventories.
- Provide support to the general accounting group as necessary, including the month-end close cycle.
**Authorities and Responsibilities:**
Procurement of goods and services.
- Procurement records maintenance.
- Supplier performance rating.
- Log inspection reports received from project team.
- Procurement procedures and practices.
**Duties and Tasks:**
Conduct all product purchases.
- Establish and maintain an approved vendor list.
- Negotiate best pricing and terms from vendors.
- Verify the accuracy of the receiving log and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Update product pricing and coordinate purchasing activities with the V.P. of Construction.
- Assist in general accounting preparations of schedules/analysis.
Cornerstone Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Cornerstone Inc. reserves the right to change, amend, or modify duties and responsibilities at any time to meet business needs.