What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Procurement Assistant position at Constellation?
Job Summary
An integral part of the Temporary Purchasing Assistant function will be ordering, expediting, and searching for alternative suppliers to fulfill parts on backorder and for least cost alternative suppliers. A proactive approach to customer communication on parts ordering and ETA status. Expediting parts ordered for fulfillment., maintaining a daily log of parts ordered and receipt to ensure premier customer service through timely delivery.
Reports To
Sr. Buyer - Procurement
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: (*essential job functions)
Assist in ordering, procurement, facilitation, and processing of parts, accessories and materials.
Interact with suppliers on a daily basis to ensure parts are delivered same day/next day as needed. Keeps and updates expediting records for all orders processed.
Acts as a liaison between product suppliers and manufacturers and service divisions of the company, as well as the consumer, with respect to product updates and customer service.
Knowledge
Job Specifications:
General knowledge of Company operations, and ability to learn specific operations of division to which assigned. Knowledge of HVAC/Appliance service/repair industry for residential and commercial equipment a plus.
Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, management and internal personnel.
Must be able to multi-task and track work efficiently and accurately - especially during peak periods
Computer literate with ability to understand data supplied in Great Plains and CRM, to effectively order and manage the purchasing process for parts fulfillment.
Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Excel to process reports.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Competencies
Must be available to work overtime as workload requires. Will spend an extensive amount of time working with system applications, supplier and customer interaction, and other procurement related activities.
Disclaimer
Recent convictions for crimes reasonably related to the activities of this job may disqualify an applicant. May perform other duties as assigned.
An integral part of the Temporary Purchasing Assistant function will be ordering, expediting, and searching for alternative suppliers to fulfill parts on backorder and for least cost alternative suppliers. A proactive approach to customer communication on parts ordering and ETA status. Expediting parts ordered for fulfillment., maintaining a daily log of parts ordered and receipt to ensure premier customer service through timely delivery.
Reports To
Sr. Buyer - Procurement
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: (*essential job functions)
Assist in ordering, procurement, facilitation, and processing of parts, accessories and materials.
Interact with suppliers on a daily basis to ensure parts are delivered same day/next day as needed. Keeps and updates expediting records for all orders processed.
Acts as a liaison between product suppliers and manufacturers and service divisions of the company, as well as the consumer, with respect to product updates and customer service.
Knowledge
Job Specifications:
General knowledge of Company operations, and ability to learn specific operations of division to which assigned. Knowledge of HVAC/Appliance service/repair industry for residential and commercial equipment a plus.
Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, management and internal personnel.
Must be able to multi-task and track work efficiently and accurately - especially during peak periods
Computer literate with ability to understand data supplied in Great Plains and CRM, to effectively order and manage the purchasing process for parts fulfillment.
Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Excel to process reports.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Competencies
- Job Knowledge/Skills
- Work Quality
- Productivity
- Safety
- Core Values
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Initiative/Adaptability
- Dependability
- Leadership
Must be available to work overtime as workload requires. Will spend an extensive amount of time working with system applications, supplier and customer interaction, and other procurement related activities.
Disclaimer
Recent convictions for crimes reasonably related to the activities of this job may disqualify an applicant. May perform other duties as assigned.
