Purchasing Assistant

🔍 Stanford, California, United States

📁: Compliance Legal

📅   : Feb 27, 2026 Post Date

📅   : 108335 Requisition #

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

College Degree, preferred

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

High School Diploma plus 2 years relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, strong command of the English language, both oral and written.
Strong interpersonal and telephone communication skills.
Demonstrated computer proficiency.
Data entry experience.
Must be able to understand and apply policies, procedures and protocols of the university.
Familiarity with purchasing/inventory control procedures and/or Stanford University financial systems highly desirable.
Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail in a high pressure environment.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

When driving, must have a valid California Non-Commercial Class C license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Frequently perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone, sit and use light/fine grasping.
Occasionally stand, walk and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing 10 pounds or less.
Rarely kneel, crawl, climb, twist, bend, stoop, squat, reach or work above shoulders, grasp forcefully and sort, file paperwork or parts, lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May require extended working hours during peak cycles.

Additional WORKING CONDITIONS

Work occurs in a secured facility, in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research.
May require working with or being in areas where hazardous materials, animal allergens and/or infectious diseases are present.
Specific hazards include, but are not limited to: zoonosis, chemicals, pesticides, and solvents.
Must be free of animal related allergies.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an initial and annual Occupational Health Surveillance questionnaire and may be required to undergo a physical examination and/or immunizations.
Expected to follow all safety requirements and procedures.
Must have a valid California Non-Commercial Class C license.