Purchasing Assistant Ii (Electric Transmission Sourcing)
• Inputs data into SAP ERP and CLM purchasing systems resulting in production of contracts, purchase orders, and other documents as requested by procurement staff.• Submits executed documents to vendors and ensures that vendor executes and returns documents.• Ensures documents are uploaded and filed in appropriate contract files. • Provides system reports as requested.• Assists in developing bid tabs.• Provides client support through knowledge of material groups.• Provides client system guidance, particularly with shopping carts (requisitions), setting up vendors through Vendor Master, and answering inquiries.• Provides client training, formally and informally, in proper usage of the systems relating to purchases and invoice payments.• Provides research on current market trends as requested, including review of indices, spend trend within a particular commodity area or with a vendor. Provides reports and data on those trends. • Monitors contract renewals and works under the direction of appropriate procurement staff to renew or go to market on existing contracts. • Coordinate contract administration between vendors, clients, and purchasing professionals.• Performs transactional purchases of routine and repetitive purchases; including bids for commodities and services.