Contract administrator/contract specialist vs purchasing assistant

Differences between contract administrator/contract specialist and purchasing assistant duties and responsibilities

Contract administrator/contract specialist example responsibilities.

• Lead the projects through initial project execution at local CMO's.
• Create operational efficiencies by effectively managing databases containing RFP library responses and approve responses to request revisions to form agreements.
• Ensure refund to DLA from vendor if applicable.
• Make recommendations to the ACO concerning property issues as required.
• Monitor the contractor's purchase material and vendor QA controls.
• Review and analyzes contractor or vendor QA data and adjusts receiving process.
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Purchasing assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage RFP process and play a key role in minimizing the cost of printing.
• Schedule and manage new product trials, liaise with vendors, surgeons and specialty coordinators.
• Manage activities of purchasing, production planning and scheduling, inventory management, warehousing and logistics.
• Master point of service (POS) computer system for automate order taking.
• Input of purchase orders into ERP system, order acknowledgments, follow-up, and expedition of orders.
• Prepare purchase orders using MRP, inspect incoming shipments for quality, and attend press checks for production approval.
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