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Purchasing Assistant

ZENETEX specializes in management and technology support services for a variety of federal agencies and commercial organizations. We have an opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Assistant to support our Mission Valley corporate team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

* Purchases materials, equipment, supplies, and services of a specialized or complex nature in compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
* Receives, reviews, and analyzes purchase requisitions; evaluates methods for, and recommends improvements in, processing of purchase requisitions; and monitors change orders
* Works with various program managers/personnel to identify and prioritize purchases in support of specific projects/programs
* Communicates with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
* Expedites orders and requests as needed
* Performs clerical duties related to the business of purchasing
* Edits purchase requests and prepares purchase orders
* Maintains files and records of materials, prices, inventories, and deliveries
* Investigates and develops sources of supplies; issues bid requests, prepares bid specifications, formal bid invitations, or requests for proposals; receives and analyzes bids, quotes, and proposals; selects and awards vendors to procure requisitioned commodities; and administers contracts
* Assists with other contractual actions required to ensure overall management of purchase orders in a timely, accurate, and effective manner in compliance with FAR, agency-specific, and corporate policies, processes and procedures
* Codes credit card charges into .xls format for accounting data entry

Education and Experience Requirements

* High School diploma
* A minimum of 1 year of experience purchasing for a company which does business with the Federal Government (preferably Department of Defense).
* Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and/or DoD 5000 series regulations and laws, executive orders, statutes, policies, and other purchasing requirements necessary to accomplish assigned duties.
* Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
* Experience with Microsoft Office 365 SharePoint
* Experience with CPSR’s and/or approved purchasing systems
* Demonstrated written and oral communications skills are required, as well as the ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines
* Effective administrative and organizational skills also required

Security Clearance

* There are no clearance requirements for this position

ZENETEX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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