The Assistant Purchaser assist with purchasing responsibilities throughout the project life cycle which includes ordering materials, supplies and equipment, and follow through with vendors on shipment and delivery.

Assist in the preparation of procurement documents and agreements for the materials needed to execute the project deliverables.Assist in vendor bid evaluations of proposals and technical evaluations.Prepare purchase order documents and submit purchase order information into online purchasing application for final approval.Submit purchase orders to vendors/subcontractors, obtain and log order acknowledgment.Assist in expediting vendor submittals to support detailed design and delivery of equipment and materials to support construction activities.Assist in preparing procurement status reports and expediting reports.Assist in sourcing and qualifying potential suppliers to provide required goods of service.Assis in preparing procurement packages to engineering and project specifications.Verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability and industry experience.Assist with compiling "Request for Proposal" (RFP) documents including documents, drawings and specifications.Research pricing information, compare prices and quotations.Compile and present cost comparison and analysis.Assist with Project Procurement Status Material Status ReportsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standards