Procurement Assistant - Ames National Laboratory

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory! Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success. Ames Lab is seeking a Procurement Assistant. This position would process and accurately key purchase requisitions into Costpoint, ensuring compliance with internal and external procurement policies. Provide administrative support to the procurement team and assist with resolving requisition or order-related inquiries from internal customers. Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records in the procurement system, including certificates of insurance, active representations and certifications, and W-9 forms. This position will be on-site, M-F with the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is a 1-year term appointment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Experience in purchasing goods and services
• Experience with using Smartsheet, ServiceNow, Costpoint, Cognos, and Microsoft Office Suites, Adobe, Box
• Experience using G Suites
• Experience with online meeting Apps, e.g., Zoom, Google Chat, etc.

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately key purchase requisitions into Costpoint, ensuring compliance with internal and external procurement policies.
• Provide administrative support to the procurement team and assist with resolving requisition or order-related inquiries from internal customers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records in the procurement system, including certificates of insurance, active representations and certifications, and W-9 forms.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees