Purchasing Assistant

Responsibilities

• Administer the purchasing operation process and ensure purchase order accuracy
• Perform data entry for purchase orders and review requisitions for accuracy
• Select products for purchase by testing, observing, and examining items
• Liaise with international colleagues to compare pricing and service levels
• Approve new vendors in the system and provide information for negotiations
• Place orders and ensure timely delivery to appropriate end users
• Assist with budget preparation, asset management, and record keeping
• Maintain ReQlogic catalog items and Great Plains inventory/vendor information
• Support vendor performance management regarding quality, cost, and delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year of experience in a purchasing or related role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience purchasing technology (servers, desktops, network, hardware, or software licenses)
• Knowledge of Great Plains or ReQlogic general ledger and purchasing systems

About the Company

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment.