ARA · 11 hours ago
Procurement Assistant
Madison, Alabama, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expApplied Research Associates (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. They are seeking a Procurement Assistant who will perform various purchasing duties, maintain procurement workflows, and ensure timely material orders while collaborating with engineering and fabrication teams.
ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform various routine to complex purchasing duties related to the purchase of a specific type (or types) of products; or purchasing duties related to the purchase of a wide range of products for a specific project
Build procurement workflows and maintain the procurement process and ensures material is ordered on time
Receive inbound requests for additional material and determine proper course of action with purchasing
Work with engineering and fabrication teams 'on-the-floor' to interpret Bills of Materials (BOM)
Consolidate material needs from internal stakeholders to create purchase requests for corporate purchasing team to execute
Effectively communicate and proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Perform all duties related to purchasing/procurement of materials for projects
Take independent action to ensure on-time delivery of material and initiate action for return of rejected or unsuitable orders
Maintain accurate, complete documentation of all formal material requests and a traceable log of materials ordered
Track various purchasing schedule requirements
Create purchase orders and ensure their accuracy
Assist in preparing documentation and asset management tags for inventory control
Ensure that the appropriate quantity of materials is available when needed to prevent any production disruptions caused by material shortages
Monitor and communicate material availability and lead-time data from potential sources to the engineering and production teams to assist in project scheduling
Audit all material requests for accuracy such as verifying part numbers, material grades, and purchased parts to ensure the purchasing department orders correctly the first time
Adhere and practice safety procedures, maintain a clean and organized work environment
Work in an environment which requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision near and distance, and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistance
Must wear all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required
Qualification
Required
H.S. diploma or G.E.D., plus advanced training and 2-3 years' experience in purchasing/procurement
Will perform all duties related to purchasing/procurement of materials for projects
Takes independent action to ensure on-time delivery of material and initiates action for return of rejected or unsuitable orders
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Maintain accurate, complete documentation of all formal material requests and a traceable log of materials ordered
Track various purchasing schedule requirements
Creates purchase orders and ensures their accuracy
Assist in preparing documentation and asset management tags for inventory control
Ensure that the appropriate quantity of materials is available when needed to prevent any production disruptions caused by material shortages
Monitor and communicate material availability and lead-time data from potential sources to the engineering and production teams to assist in project scheduling
Audit all material requests for accuracy such as verifying part numbers, material grades, and purchased parts to ensure the purchasing department orders correctly the first time
Adhere and practice safety procedures, maintain a clean and organized work environment
Work in an environment which requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision near and distance, and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistance
Must wear all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required
This position will require at minimum the ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War
Preferred
Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of War
Ability to read and interpret engineering BoMs, technical drawings, and material specifications
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Company
ARA
ARA provides research, engineering, and technical support services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12MKey Investors
Engineer Research and Development Center
2023-03-16Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
C
Curt Beckemeyer
President & CEO
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