Purchasing Assistant Garden Communities - 3.0 Short Hills, NJ Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $55,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Vendor relationship building Customer relationship building Microsoft Outlook Sales Spreadsheets Yardi Filing Internal employee customer service Attention to detail Construction industry experience Purchasing Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Large Property Management & Real Estate Development company seeks a full-time Purchasing Assistant to add to our team. The primary duty of the Purchasing Assistant is to serve as liaison between vendors, and GC departments, review, and resolve invoicing and payment issues, develop relationships with suppliers and vendors and work on special projects. The successful candidate must have experience in the construction field, along with strong customer service and relationship building skills. Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner. Ability to work independently and with a team in a high-volume environment .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Purchasing Assistant duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Review and approve invoices Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues Reconciles and verifies vendors accounts Build and cultivate relationships with Vendors and Suppliers Respond to vendor and GC staff inquiries Handle time-sensitive tasks Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately Assist with special projects as needed Follow manager's instructions and directions as necessary to ensure efficiency of operations Promptly and courteously handle telephone and email communications as directed. Provide excellent customer service to all vendors and Garden Communities personnel.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Construction, Sales and Purchasing related work experience Effective verbal and written skills Demonstrate sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines Attention to detail and produce high degree of accuracy

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook). Yardi/Payscan preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your desired salary?

Experience:

Purchasing:

1 year (Preferred)

Vendor Negotiation:

1 year (Preferred)

Excel:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person