Purchasing Assistant

Job Description

The town of Walpole is seeking applicants for a full time 35 hours per week, Purchasing Assistant. This position provides clerical and administrative support for the purchasing function and general office support for Town Administration.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

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.

Complete job description via Walpole website www.walpole-ma.gov.

Salary:

Full time, Clerical Union; $28.29 per hour

The town of Walpole is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual preference or any other legally protected status.