• Job Description

  Req#: R17123

  Position Title:

  Procurement Assistant (Part-time) - Ames National Laboratory

  Job Group:

  Professional & Scientific

  Required Minimum Qualifications:

  High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Experience working at Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) facilities
  Experience in purchasing goods and services
  Demonstrated customer service experience
  Experience with using Smartsheet, ServiceNow, Costpoint, Cognos, and Microsoft Office Suites, Adobe, Box, Gsuite
  Experience with online meeting Apps, e.g., Zoom, Google Chat, etc.
  Experience using a corporate credit card for commercial purchases

  Job Description:

  Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames Laboratory!

  Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

  Ames Laboratory is seeking to fill a part-time (.6 FTE) 1 year term Procurement Assistant position. This position will process and accurately load purchase requisitions into Costpoint, ensuring compliance with internal and external procurement policies. Provide administrative support to the procurement team and assist with resolving requisition or order-related inquiries from internal customers, including following up on past-due orders. Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records in the procurement system, including certificates of insurance, active representations and certifications and W-9 forms. Communicating with other Lab departments on Procurement related items.

  Appointment Type:

  Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

  Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

  June 15, 2026

  Number of Months Employed Per Year:

  12 Month Work Period

  Time Type:

  Part time

  Pay Grade:

  PS806

  Application Instructions:

  To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
  
  1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

  3) List of Professional References
  
  If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
  
  Why Choose ISU?
  
  Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
  • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
  • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing program
  • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

  Original Posting Date:

  May 23, 2025

  Posting Close Date:

  May 29, 2025

  Job Requisition Number:

  R17123

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