Purchasing Assistant

Title: Purchasing Assistant Department: Purchasing Department Reports to: Purchasing Manager Job Summary: Assist with campus maintenance deliveries, moving & organizing furniture inventory, and assisting in projects for the purchasing department. Summary of Essential Job Functions: Complete weekly maintenance deliveries around campus Assist in moving furniture around campus and organizing furniture inventory Occasionally assist in repairing and/or assembling furniture Assist in purchasing projects; duties can include: Research products for potential purchase Call or email companies Help improve our purchasing procedures Get quotes for products Perform other duties as required Abilities Required: Basic mathematical skills Work well with others Communicate effectively Patience with projects that may not move quickly Ability to lift 50+ pounds and heavy furniture Comfortable driving UTVs and pickup trucks