Purchasing Assistant

Provides clerical and administrative support for the purchasing function and general office support for Town Administration

• High school graduate plus two years of technical school or junior college with three years of office experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Requires familiarity with computer software applications (i.e. Word and Excel)
• Requires working knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws as they pertain to municipal finance, municipal bidding and purchasing
• Must be detail-oriented to ensure the meeting of contract deadlines
• Effective customer service and communication skills are required to address a wide-ranging public audience in person and in writing