Procurement Assistant

Description

Job Summary: The Procurement Assistant will be responsible for tasks including invoice and equipment control, data management, interdepartmental communication, and supporting decision-making to drive improvements in the procurement area. Key Highlights: 1. Dynamic involvement in invoice control and equipment management 2. Opportunity to apply communication and organizational skills 3. Active participation in procurement area improvements The Procurement Assistant will be responsible for: •Verifying, requesting corrections for, and approving invoices for payment; •Populating and updating the invoice data spreadsheet and procurement control spreadsheets; •Forwarding invoices with pending issues to procurement staff; •Sending daily reports to the finance department; •Verifying daily completion of control spreadsheets for organizational purposes; •Exporting equipment control platform reports on a weekly basis; •Notifying project managers of the equipment/construction site relationship according to the exported report; •Tracking requested equipment, equipment currently at construction sites, and equipment scheduled for dispatch; •Alerting procurement staff regarding the need to request new equipment or withdraw existing equipment; •Participating in weekly meetings and proposing improvement ideas for the area. Requirements: * Advanced English; * Intermediate Excel; * Degree in Engineering, Administration, or related fields; * Strong communication skills; * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment; * Highly motivated and curious to learn. Preferred Qualifications: * Prior experience in negotiations; * Knowledge of wood-frame construction. On-site work in Juiz de Fora, MG. Working hours: 44 hours per week.