Purchasing Assistant
Pay Rate: $16.00 / hour
Work Type: On-site
Location: Houston, TX 77002
Hours: 8:00 – 5:00 PM, Mon-Fri
Join an established higher education organization in Houston, TX as the Purchasing Assistant where you will assist with maintaining purchase orders and procurement records!
Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparing formal bid documents for goods and services to ensure materials comply with federal, state, and local procurement regulations
- Compile reference data from a variety of sources
- Maintain purchasing documents, files, and records
- Process financial data and documents, and participate in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc.
List Qualification or Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field is required.
- Two (2) years of office experience is required.
- Essential knowledge of procurement software and tools is a strong advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to generate reports via Pivot Tables, XLookup, and VLookups is a strong plus.
- The ability to catch on quickly with a drive to learn and a positive attitude is highly sought after.
Benefits and Perks:
- Temp-to-hire position
- Hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility with the start and end times.
- Hybrid schedule – work remote on Mondays and Fridays!
- During your employment with The Reserves Network, you can enroll in our benefits program, including medical (3 plans to choose from), dental, disability, critical illness, life, vision, accident, and behavioral health insurance. Additional benefits include 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program!
Your New Organization: Join a team that values its employees, and provides competitive compensation. Enjoy health, vision, and dental insurance plans, TRN fosters internal growth, has a great culture, and is dedicated to a fantastic mission.
How to Apply: Submit your application for consideration in this and other positions with The Reserves Network. Gain exclusive access to their mobile app for job notifications.
Your Career Partner: The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field.
The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.