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SPECTRAFORCE · 22 hours ago

Purchasing Assistant

Wallingford, CT

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

SPECTRAFOR is seeking an Assistant Purchaser to support procurement activities for their Transmission & Distribution group. This role involves purchasing responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle, including material procurement, vendor coordination, and purchase order management.

ConsultingCRMInformation TechnologyLegal

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Julfaqar Ahmed

Responsibilities

Support purchasing responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle, including ordering materials, supplies, and equipment

Prepare procurement documents and purchase agreements aligned to engineering and project specifications

Assist with vendor bid evaluations, proposal reviews, and technical evaluations

Prepare purchase order documentation and submit POs through the internal purchasing system for approval

Issue purchase orders to vendors/subcontractors and obtain/log order acknowledgements

Follow up with vendors on shipment schedules and delivery timelines

Assist with expediting vendor submittals to support design completion and construction activities

Compile and maintain procurement status reports and material expediting reports

Assist with sourcing, qualifying, and evaluating suppliers based on pricing, reliability, and industry experience

Support the preparation of RFP packages, including drawings, scopes, and specifications

Research pricing, compare quotations, and assist with cost comparison and analysis

Support contract review, risk evaluation, and vendor coordination efforts

Perform other duties as assigned and comply with client policies and standards

Qualification

Contract negotiationVendor coordinationPurchase order managementOracle Financials R12Transmission & Distribution experiencePeople skillsQuick learnerDetail-oriented

Required

Ideal experience 3-8 Years, 3 min for CWK role and 8 at the max for DH role

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business, Law, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for degree requirements