Purchasing assistant vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator

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

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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Senior contract administrator/contract administrator example responsibilities.

• Manage end to end distribute and mainframe testing activities in a java, PowerBuilder and XML environment for various projects.
• Manage contract performance, perform RFP reviews and coordinate proposal development with various program managers.
• Process purchase orders and subcontracts, including managing insurance requirement compliance and certify payroll documentation.
• Issue and administer delivery orders under negotiate IDIQ and also for standalone subcontract agreements.
• Issue orders against CISCO IDIQ contract.
• Maintain files on all GSA vehicles utilize with the AOR.
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