Purchasing Assistant
SIG Susquehanna
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Data entry for purchase orders
- Selecting products for purchase by testing, observing and examining items
- Liaise with colleagues in America comparing pricing and service.
- Estimate value according to knowledge of the market place
- Approve new vendors in the system
- Provide relevant information for negotiations and discussions with vendors to management
- Review requisitions, purchase orders and other documentation for accuracy
- Assist in preparation and conducting business reviews
- Place orders and ensure timely delivery of items to the appropriate end user(s)
- Assist with budget preparation, asset management, record keeping, filing, and other purchasing functions
- Maintenance of ReQlogic catalog items, Great Plains inventory items, and Great Plains Vendor information.
- Researching new and existing products and vendors; including global sourcing
- Determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid
- Negotiate price, delivery specifications and vendor services
- Experience in Vendor Management
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of one year experience in a purchasing or related role required; Experience purchasing technology such as servers, desktops, network, telecommunications, hardware components or software licenses strongly preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word and Excel, required
- Knowledge of Great Plains and ReQlogic general ledger and purchasing systems an advantage
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills are essential.
- Self-motivated and ability to use own initiative.
- Strong communicator (verbal and written).
- Ability to work under pressure and multi-task