Procurement Assistant

S&A Industries, Inc. has one opening available for the position of Procurement Assistant with the following qualifications: Requires two years of experience as a purchasing coordinator or related occupation negotiating vendor pricing, sourcing products, preparing pricing for bid packages, overseeing quality of goods and confirming contractual terms are met. Demonstrated knowledge of MS Excel to input, record, and track data on a daily basis. Job duties for the position include: Responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, tools and supplies for hotel and resort renovations. Research, identify and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and merchandise selection, reliability, and distribution capabilities. Analyze price proposals and financial reports to track revenues and buying expenditures. Assist in preparing and issuing purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for high quality materials. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure the best possible deals and ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies. Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities, including status, costs, contracts, purchase orders, suppliers communications and any issues on Excel. Ensure all procurement activities comply with industry regulations and standards. Monitor inventory levels to ensure materials are available and coordinate with project managers to forecast materials needs. Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Analyze buying trends, sale records, price, and quality of the products to determine value and preferences of customers and authorize payment for products according to contractual agreements. Keep track of delivery dates, works-in-progress to ensure timely product delivery for projects. Maintain and review records of purchases, pricing patterns, inventories, and returns made to vendors on MS Excel. Assist with audits of suppliers to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and quality standards. Prepare purchase orders and agreements for accuracy, price, and acceptability of items to specifications. Confer with staff and suppliers to discuss defects or unacceptable goods or services and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.