Government Purchasing Assistant - Temporary

About Us: Echelon Supply and Service is a leading provider of premium industrial and hydraulic hose solutions for commercial and defense markets across North America. Since 1977, we've built our reputation on a customer-first approach, delivering quality products and exceptional support.

Headquartered in Liverpool, NY, we operate over ten locations in the U.S. and Canada, with recent expansion to the west coast. Our mission is to be North America's premier industrial and hydraulic hose supplier, empowering our customers' success through reliable, innovative products and outstanding service. Join us in shaping the future of industrial and hydraulic solutions!

Job Summary: This is a temporary role to cover FMLA leave with possibility of staying FT. The Gov Purchasing Assistant – Acts in a support role to functions within  the Contract Administration department. This may include placing purchase orders, open order expediting, entering vendor claims, assisting with quality rejections and billing discrepancies.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Purchase per order requirements
• Assist in expediting material
• Negotiate pricing and lead time
• Assist in resolving quality issues internally and externally
• Assist with vendor billing discrepancies
• Assist in sourcing alternative suppliers
• Assist with receiving discrepancies

Qualifications:  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Excellent organization and time management abilities
• Corporate purchasing experience
• Excellent & professional communication skills
• Motivated individual & eager to learn 
• Understand & process information quickly

Echelon Supply and Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.