The Planet Group
Job Description
The Assistant Purchaser supports the procurement needs and expediting of deliverables for active projects through the project lifecycle from the development of Request for Proposal (RFP) to approved Purchase Order (PO) through field receipt of materials & services and closeout of the project. This role will assist with a utility client program with a heavy focus in material coordination and tracking with opportunity for growth in procurement and project management functions. Description Assist in major materials or services RFP Package preparation including potential development of Pricing Forms, consolidated Scope of Work, Instructions to Bidders, etc. Assist with or manage minor material RFPs including soliciting quotes, leveling and making recommendations to purchase Assist with portfolio level demand planning and forecasting for materials & subcontracted services Conduct detailed analysis of various purchasing items including past orders, spend with suppliers, issues or anomalies, process adherence. With analytical mindset, deduce trends or potential improvements based on data available Assist in preparation of Key Performance Indicator reports for quarterly Supplier meetings Assist in the requisition, review & approval, expediting & delivery and return of all materials required for a set of projects Review industry lead times with need dates & make recommendations to Project Team and Scheduling Team for purchase dates Expedite supplier's production schedule and monitor schedules to ensure milestones are being met Update material status reports and other reports related to procurement required by the project team Participate in Project Status meetings and concisely communicate material updates to project team including Project Manager, Engineering, Field Superintendents, Cost Analysts & Project Scheduler Notify project team of potential fabrication or shipment delays Confirm supplier provides timely transportation and lifting plans and communicate these plans to the jobsite Assist with scheduling deliveries at multiple sites Assist the site in identifying and reporting discrepancies to the supplier Assist in obtaining final documentation to facilitate completion of payment milestones Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Travel 0-25% of time to client sites Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field required. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong Excel ability including pivot tables & advanced formulas Experience with procurement software, PowerBI, Microsoft Forms, AI tools preferred Detail oriented. Ability to present ideas clearly and confidently to both internal and external client stakeholders. Must be resourceful with the ability to work independently on tasks with limited supervision Team oriented and forward thinking to drive efficient processes
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
The Assistant Purchaser supports the procurement needs and expediting of deliverables for active projects through the project lifecycle from the development of Request for Proposal (RFP) to approved Purchase Order (PO) through field receipt of materials & services and closeout of the project. This role will assist with a utility client program with a heavy focus in material coordination and tracking with opportunity for growth in procurement and project management functions. Description Assist in major materials or services RFP Package preparation including potential development of Pricing Forms, consolidated Scope of Work, Instructions to Bidders, etc. Assist with or manage minor material RFPs including soliciting quotes, leveling and making recommendations to purchase Assist with portfolio level demand planning and forecasting for materials & subcontracted services Conduct detailed analysis of various purchasing items including past orders, spend with suppliers, issues or anomalies, process adherence. With analytical mindset, deduce trends or potential improvements based on data available Assist in preparation of Key Performance Indicator reports for quarterly Supplier meetings Assist in the requisition, review & approval, expediting & delivery and return of all materials required for a set of projects Review industry lead times with need dates & make recommendations to Project Team and Scheduling Team for purchase dates Expedite supplier's production schedule and monitor schedules to ensure milestones are being met Update material status reports and other reports related to procurement required by the project team Participate in Project Status meetings and concisely communicate material updates to project team including Project Manager, Engineering, Field Superintendents, Cost Analysts & Project Scheduler Notify project team of potential fabrication or shipment delays Confirm supplier provides timely transportation and lifting plans and communicate these plans to the jobsite Assist with scheduling deliveries at multiple sites Assist the site in identifying and reporting discrepancies to the supplier Assist in obtaining final documentation to facilitate completion of payment milestones Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Travel 0-25% of time to client sites Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field required. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong Excel ability including pivot tables & advanced formulas Experience with procurement software, PowerBI, Microsoft Forms, AI tools preferred Detail oriented. Ability to present ideas clearly and confidently to both internal and external client stakeholders. Must be resourceful with the ability to work independently on tasks with limited supervision Team oriented and forward thinking to drive efficient processes
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.