Purchasing Assistant III

The Jackson Laboratory

. Review, prioritize, and process purchase requests based on cost, timing, and competitive bidding .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $37 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, vendor management, and negotiation while maintaining compliance with laboratory policies. Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and complete projects effectively while providing training and support to colleagues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement PoliciesVendor ManagementNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsData Entry

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Hard Skills

Purchase Order ManagementCost AnalysisCompetitive BiddingBasic Information ResearchReport Preparation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam PlayerProblem ResolutionTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Business Software ApplicationsComputer Hardware

Industry Keywords

Controlled SubstancesPrescription DrugsRadioactive ItemsSupply Chain ManagementGrant Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, prioritize, and process purchase requests based on cost, timing, and competitive bidding
Place vendor orders, including controlled substances, prescription drugs, and radioactive items
Confirm prices, availability, and delivery while following procurement policies and applicable guidelines
Update purchase orders and maintain accurate records of supplies, orders, receipts, sales, and vendors
Track orders to ensure materials and services arrive on promised dates
Coordinate with vendors and end users to resolve day-to-day procurement issues
Coordinate on-campus vendor shows
Advise and support end users on procurement processes and documentation
Help with user training and problem resolution
Seek new supply and service sources and secure favorable terms
Schedule equipment maintenance and services
Adjust grant encumbrances and roll them into the next year
Maintain the catalog library and filing
Assist with maintenance stock room and receiving dock operations
Take on special projects and help train colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED; a combination of education and experience may be considered
5+ years in the same or a similar role
Ability to draw solutions from a wider range of experience, adapt methods to solve complex problems, and resolve them in a timely manner
Demonstrated ability to guide and train others
Ability to negotiate the best price and service while working within Laboratory procurement policies and procedures
Proven ability to organize time, work under time constraints, meet deadlines, and prioritize work
Demonstrated ability to take over special projects and follow through to completion
Ability to perform basic information research, gather and compile data, and prepare reports
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accurate data entry
Effective interpersonal skills for working with internal customers and external suppliers
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to operate computer hardware and business software applications
Team player with positive and professional behavior, judgment to recognize responsibility limits, and ability to direct issues appropriately
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds when assisting in the maintenance stock room or receiving dock