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Purchasing Assistant
Location:
Anchorage, AK
Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The Purchasing Assistant position assists the Purchasing department with coordinating all phases of procurement of materials and goods by completing all necessary processes including purchase requisitions, vendor selection and communication, purchase orders, subsequent revisions or change orders, and tracking order progress through delivery and inspection. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist the Purchasing Department with the following: Coordination of all phases of procurement through an online purchasing program. Maintain contacts and request bids and quotes for materials from multiple established and new vendors for a variety of goods and materials. Create requisitions, bid proposals, purchase orders, and subsequent revisions or change orders. Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders covering the description of materials, period of order, shipping terms, and delivery terms. Conduct bid analysis, bid evaluation, negations, and awards. Compute payment schedules, multipliers, discounts, and penalties. Analyze and compare similar and divergent data and evaluate actions to be taken. Prepare documents and post data. Specify shipping methods and ensure timely delivery of materials/goods and proper receipt. Coordinate with vendors for returns of substandard materials and equipment needing repairs. Coordinate with warehouse personnel for the proper delivery, receipt, and accounting of materials and goods received from vendors. Make educated recommendations and provide alternatives to employees in need of a particular item. Review the manufacturer's acknowledgments of the terms and conditions of each purchase order. Coordinate shipment to ensure goods are received by requested delivery dates. Participate in annual inventory. Obtain Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on all hazardous material/chemicals/substances used company-wide as needed. Other administrative duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent. One-year purchasing/inventory experience. Professional appearance. Must possess a valid Alaska Driver's License and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of ENSTAR's Driving Policy. Ability to pass a drug, background, past employment, credit, and driving record screening. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of construction materials, inventory, accounting requirements, and material receiving. Basic knowledge of supply chain management. Ability to professionally and effectively communicate verbally and in written form with the public, vendors, and other personnel to accomplish ENSTAR's objectives. Must have attention to detail, be self-directed and self-motivated, able to perform in a multiple-task environment, and prioritize work. Ability to respond to short-notice changes and interruptions in daily activities. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions. Must be detail oriented; have superior organizational and follow-up skills and be able to establish and maintain accurate records. Good understanding of ENSTAR's policies, procedures, and processes. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel and Word skills, and ability to learn software applications presently used by ENSTAR. Ability to perform mathematical computations; detect unobvious facts and issues and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective interactions and communications with co-workers, customers, and management. Must maintain a safe environment for co-workers, customers, and the public through adherence to established safety standards and timely reporting of potential hazards. Must adhere to ENSTAR's policies and procedures related to the code of business ethics, compliance, responsible use of assets, and all applicable state and federal laws. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Occ a sio na lly C on ti n u o u sly F re qu e n tly 1. S i tt i ng x 2. S t a n di ng x 3. W a l k i ng x 4. B en d i ng O ve r x 5. C r a w l ing 6. C l i m b i ng 7. R e a c h i ng O ve r h e ad x 8. C r o u ch ing 9. K n e e l ing 1 0 . Ba la n c ing 1 1 . P u s h i ng o r p u ll ing 1 2 . T a l k i ng x 1 3 . R e p e ti t i v e use o f h a n ds / a r ms x 1 4 . R e p e t i ti v e use o f leg s x 1 5 . G r as p ing 1 6 . L i f ting 1 0 l bs o r le ss x 1 1 to 2 5 l bs x 2 6 to 5 0 l b s . 5 1 to 7 5 l bs 7 6 to 1 00 l bs O ve r 100 l bs 1 7 . Ca rr y ing 1 0 l bs o r le ss x 1 1 to 2 5 l bs x 2 6 to 6 0 l bs 5 1 to 7 5 l bs 7 6 to 1 00 l bs O ve r 100 l bs 1 8 . E y e /h a nd c oo r d i n a ti o n 1 9 . F ine M a n i pu la ti o n VISUAL ACUITY: Occ a sio na lly C on ti n u o u sly F re qu e n tly 1 . Close vision (clear at 20 "or less) x 2 . Distance vision (clear at 20' or more) x 3 . Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) x 4 Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) 5 . Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) 6 . Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) x 7 . No special vision requirements MENTAL EFFORT: Occ a sio na lly C on ti n u o u sly F re qu e n tly 1 . T h i n k i n g a n a l y ti ca l l y x 2 . C o m m un ic a ti o n x U s i n g e f f ec ti v e v e r b a l c o mm un ic a ti o n x U s i n g e f f ec ti v e w ritten c o m m un ic a ti o n x 3 . H an d l i n g str e ss & e m o ti on s x 4 . C o n ce n trat i n g o n ta s k s x 5 . Dis c ri m i n a ti n g c o l o rs x 6 . R e m e m b e r d e tails x 7 . M a k i n g d ec isi on s x 8 . A d j u st i n g to c h a n g e s x 9 . E xa m i n i n g / ob s e r v i n g d e tails x ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Occ a sio na lly C on ti n u o u sly F re qu e n tly 1 . I n side x Hot/H e a t Co l d 2 . O u tsi d e Hot T e m p e r a t u re Cold T e m p e r a t u r e s Hu m id 3 . H a za r d s Bi o l o g ic a l Ch e m i c a l El ec tri ca l R a d iati o n S h a rp O b je c ts/ T oo l H e a v y M ac h i n e ry Ot h e r 4 . U np r o te c ted S p ace s Hi g h P la c e s/Hi g h H e i g h ts C o n strict e d S p ace s (U n d e r g r ou n d ) 5 . Dirty (S o il) 6 . Dry 7 . F u m e s, G a s e s, Od o rs, Dust 8 . G r ea s e , Oil, M u d 9 . M o v i n g M ec h a n ic a l P a rts 10 . N o ise 11 . Hot T e m p e r a t u re (D ev i c e s ) Bu r n e rs Fla m e T o r c h e s 12 . V i b r a t i o n 13 . W e t, Sli p p e ry Fl oo rs/ S u r f ac e s 14 . W o r k i n g w / o t h e rs x 15 . W o r k i n g a l on e x The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Other duties may be assigned. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Enstar Natural Gas Company
Posted:
January 25 on ApplicantList
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