Building & Construction Purchasing Support
Job Description
DescriptionDo you consider yourself an excellent teammate who would love to help a growing group?
Do you like working with people and integrate activities to ensure team success?
Would you value working in an environment that rewards creative thinking and focuses on top service?
If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking, team individual to help us procure materials associated with our building and construction teams. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to APL's success by reviewing requests, engage the requestor with any questions, identify possible alternatives and evaluate possible vendors taking into consideration prices and the availability of the item/service. We are passionate about customer service and with your help, we will remain a valued partner throughout the organization.
As a Building and Construction Commodity Buyer...
- Your primary responsibility will be to review incoming request for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing guidance and procedures.
- You will work closely with the requestor ensure you have complete understanding of their request
- You will research, engage and evaluate various vendors to ensure their products meet the requestor's requirements.
- You will obtain quotes from vendors and analyze them against the specifications and availability of the items.
- You will maintain the appropriate documentation to reconcile your credit card statement on a monthly basis.
- You will address non-repetitive, non-routine and emergency requests in a timely manner.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have 5+ years ' experience in an administrative role
- Have a common business understand relating to the purchase, pricing, shipment and payment for materials and services
- Willing to work in a team environment, but able to work and learn independently; exercising good judgement and discretion, resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Have excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple competing work demands at a high level
- Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and written.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
- If you have prior experience in the procurement environment.
- If you have prior knowledge of building and construction material.
- If you have prior experience using Maximo
Why work at APL?
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
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About Us
APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.
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