Assistant Purchaser

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Job Title : Assistant Purchaser

Location : Wallingford, CT (Onsite)

Date Posted : 7 / 25 / 25

Employment Type : Right to Hire

Salary Range : $33 - $38.50 / hr

Job Description

The Assistant Purchaser supports procurement and material expediting needs for active projects throughout the entire project lifecycle—from RFP development to approved PO, field delivery, and project closeout. This position primarily supports a utility client program with a strong focus on material coordination and tracking , and offers opportunities for growth in procurement and project management functions.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of major materials / services RFP packages (e.g., Pricing Forms, Scope of Work, Instructions to Bidders)

Manage or assist with minor RFPs : solicit quotes, level responses, and make purchase recommendations

Support portfolio-level demand planning and forecasting for materials and subcontracted services

Analyze purchasing data such as past orders, supplier spend, anomalies, and process compliance

Prepare Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports for quarterly supplier meetings

Assist with requisitioning, reviewing, expediting, delivering, and returning materials for projects

Align industry lead times with project need dates and recommend purchase schedules

Track supplier production schedules and ensure milestone adherence

Maintain material status reports and procurement-related reporting for project teams

Attend project status meetings and communicate material updates to internal stakeholders

Notify the team of potential fabrication / shipment delays

Coordinate transportation and lifting plan communication from suppliers to jobsites

Support delivery scheduling at multiple sites

Help identify and report supplier discrepancies

Aid in collecting final documentation to complete payment milestones

Perform other duties as assigned

Ensure compliance with company policies and standards

Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Skills & Experience :

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas)

Familiarity with procurement software, PowerBI, Microsoft Forms, and AI tools preferred

Detail-oriented and organized

Confident presenter with the ability to clearly explain ideas to internal and external stakeholders

Self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision

Team-oriented and proactive mindset

Travel Requirement :

0–25% travel to client sites in RI, PA, and KY

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401(k) Retirement Fund

About the Company

An infrastructure engineering firm committed to designing and building essential infrastructure for cities. Since 1898, our focus on safety and quality has been key to our success. Join us to help build a thriving society.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation , a Native American-owned company in Alaska . As an economically disadvantaged corporation, we prioritize diverse and inclusive workplaces . Our clients include Fortune 500 companies in banking, insurance, financial services, technology, biotech, life sciences, utilities, and retail across the U.S. and Canada.

We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link : https : / / bit.ly / gttcareers

Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm : 2023 and 2015

SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for : 2019 -2023

Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company : 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015

Randstad Preferred Supplier : 2020 - 2023

TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019

NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist : 2015

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link : https : / / bit.ly / gttcareers \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm : 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for : 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company : 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier : 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist : 2015