Purchasing Assistant

Reference # : 19-02941
Title : Purchasing Assistant
Location : Houston, TX
Position Type : Contract
Experience Level :
Start Date / End Date : 10/20/2019 / 04/19/2020
Description

Responsibilities and Duties
- Support network engineers in all purchasing related functions for the purpose of meeting the region's monthly and annual spend and commitment goals
- Create and or amend hundreds of PO's monthly and actively monitor outstanding lines for the life of the PO
- Work with Project Managers and Equipment Engineers to create requests for funding, quotes and purchase orders.
- Update outstanding purchase orders by performing change orders, validating the accuracy of PO due dates and ensuring relevance of outstanding commitments.
- Process department related invoices by performing system receipts and clearing three way match exceptions to allow for timely invoice payments
- Proactively prepare for cleanup of all outstanding PO lines at year end by moving them into following calendar year as needed and meeting all critical deadlines
- Work with vendors to build relationships and establish processes for meeting all expectations

Requirements:
- Minimum Associates degree preferred
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft (Purchasing System) i.e., creation of purchase orders a big plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word)
- Strong Excel skills (formulas, vlookup, pivot tables, macros)
- Works independently on routine and non-routine research and reporting functions.
- Responsible for communicating effectively at all levels
- Minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience, preferably within a Wireless Network organization.
- Minimum 2 years of cellular experience preferred
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Well organized, ability to multitask and prioritize the assignments as and when required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Team player