PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT - Carter Machinery : Job Details

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Procurement Assistant in Richmond, Virginia. The full-time Procurement Assistant is responsible for coordinating and expediting the purchase order system to maintain efficient operation. Seeking candidates with previous administrative experience required. High school diploma or equivalent. College degree a plus.Requirements for the Procurement Assistant position include:

• Self-starter and able to work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to interact professionally with all levels of personnel at the organization and with the public.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

• Must be able to multi-task and have the ability to prioritize large volume of work to meet competing demands.

• Must be able to work extra hours as needed to meet customer demands.

• Promote a positive customer experience.
• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.

Physical requirements must be met for the Procurement Assistant job, including the ability sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Able to lift, carry and maneuver items up to 20 pounds in weight. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned. Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
• Life and disability insurance.
• In-house training instructors/programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law - are encouraged to apply.Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)