Assistant Procurement Specialist

Come bridge the gap between you and your career goals!

Recently ranked as a best U.S. construction workplace by Fortune Magazine, MLJ Contracting is driven by passion and built on trust. When you work at MLJ, you work for a company that values your well-being, your talent, and your career aspirations. If you are looking for a fulfilling career, come join our family and turn big ideas into even bigger realities.

As a  premier general contractor in the heavy construction market, MLJ Contracting successfully performs major public works projects for client agencies across the New York city area. Proud of our quality workmanship and engaging projects, we always maintain the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Want to build a career that stands the test of time? Join MLJ and lay the foundation for a better future.

MLJ is seeking an Assistant Procurement Specialist to join their team in Lower Manhattan. 

Responsibilities:

• Source goods & services
• Manage the paperwork & process of sourcing goods & services
• Ensure quality, cost effectiveness and timely delivery of goods & services 
• Data entry
• Once comfortable with these tasks, role will be expanded to purchasing of goods & services, negotiating goods & services, and managing Vendor relationships.  Maintaining accurate records of procurement activities and inventory control.  Researching new Vendors. 

Requirements:

• High School Graduate (minimum), Responsible, Punctual, Good people communication (phone, and email) skills, Ability to use Excel, Ability to learn new software (CMiC)