Procurement Project Assistant

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of prior procurement work experience
• Analytical background with experience in data validation (e.g., background screening, financial analysis, auditing), demonstrating a high level of attention to detail
• Experience supporting vendor quotes, purchase orders, requisitions etc.
• Prior experience in office administration, project coordination or a similar role

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in the telecommunications industry
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Experience with federally funded grant projects

Job Description

One of our Telecommunication clients is seeking a remote Project Assistant to support their Procurement teams in Anchorage, AK. This Project Assistant will support project managers, project coordinators and construction teams by procuring materials and managing vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate logistics for materials including project closeout and disposition of excess materials.
• Coordinate tracking materials upon order dates and organize required project documentation.
• Support users of central repository database in site management, compliance, and workflow management.
• Conduct data validation and audits on project and site information, ensuring that the project is appropriately defined.
• Arrange schedules and regulate flow of work within or between organizational units or businesses.
• Update daily and weekly trackers, provide status updates and reporting as needed.
• Work with site acquisition, engineering, and contractors to meet deadlines.

Pay is $20-27/hr depending on experience.