Job Description:

　　Responsible for administrative and technical support in the Purchasing Department. Responsible for coordinating activities related to processing contracts: requests for quotes. requests for bids requests for proposals; invitations to negotiate and purchase orders; to include preparation; distribution: and monitoring to ensure conformance status.

　　Customer Service will be big in this role. They will get contacted a lot by schools administrators looking for updates to requisitions, POs, etc. Need to have strong communication skills and attention to detail. Can also do troubleshooting of system issues for administrators.

　　Provides paraprofessional assistance to the Director of Purchasing and Buyers to include responsibility for technical functions associated With the College’s purchasing operation

　　Assists with confidential and complex purchasing activities and transactions involving commodities or services

　　Coordinates and assists with the preparation of contracts, bids quotes; RFPs: iTNs, purchase orders and all related correspondence. Monitors status and coordinates follow up and routing between departments.

　　Maintains database associated with contracts bids? quotes, RFPs. lTNs. purchase orders vendors and related information: and prepares associated reports.

　　Coordinates activities with outside vendors and user departments.

　　Meets and/or communicates with vendors to solicit business or resolve disputes or discrepancies Also communicates with user departments; to include problem solving activity

　　Establishes and maintains bids. quotes. RFPs. lTNs purchase orders and vendor files.

　　Performs other similar and related duties as required.

　　Additional Skills & Qualifications:

　　The position requires at least an Associates degree or two—year college equivalent and at least three years of prior—related work experience. The position requires at least a High School diploma or GED equivalent if substituting experience for education.

　　Degree in office management of business administration would be ideal

　　Strong customer service skills

　　Excel skills: hiding columns, formulas, freeze frames, etc.

　　Extremely professional demeanor

　　Strong written and verbal communication skills

　　Computer Literate: must be familiar with Microsoft office programs and how to use them. Excel- need to be able to do basic functions and manipulate data

　　Looking for someone with strong initiative. They want someone who shows why they want to be there and treats it like a career rather than a job. Looking for someone who is always looking to develop and help the department.

　　About Aston Carter:

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　　At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

　　Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

　　The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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