Purchasing Assistant

Improving America's infrastructure isn't for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Purchasing Assistsant can change yours.

A Purchasing Assistant is responsible for supporting the purchasing process by ensuring orders are placed in a timely manner within established authority and approval guidelines. This role monitors orders and follows up with vendors to help ensure materials and supplies are delivered on schedule. Success in this position requires strong communication skills, the ability to build positive working relationships across departments, and a professional representation of Michels Corporation.


Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You deliver exemplary customer service through interactions with others
• You are organized and professional

Responsibilities:

• Conduct price and vendor research to obtain quotes
• Ensure timely execution of purchase orders and contract signatures from suppliers
• Create recommendations on the best supplier of materials and services
• Support activities of personnel engaged in buying and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, parts and supplies
• Maintain records in software system: create and edit purchase orders and manage vendor quote list
• Identify new supplier opportunities and complete initial research of supplier

Qualifications:

• Associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computer proficiency
• Proficiency with using eProcurement or eSourcing tools (desired)
• Relevant industry experience (desired)

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability