Sr. Administrative Assistant with Government Purchasing Department

Our Government Agency client in Cambridge is looking for a Senior Administrative Assistant with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills to support their administrative functions. This is a contract role. Must exhibit discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Prepares correspondence, reports, handles inquiries, and maintains files; files and distributes contracts
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing by answering emails and phone calls
• Orders and maintains inventory for the Purchasing Departments office supplies and keeps supplies orderly in supply closet
• Assists with the Purchasing Department budget and bill paying process
• Processes contracts, assists with the designer selection and contract processes and responds to public records requests.
• Updates vendor and bid information in our bid tracking system 
• Acts as the Purchasing contact for Purchase Order and other related issues
• Additional administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of MS Office programs 
• Critical thinking and reasoning skills
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Able to complete work in a deadline-driven environment
• BA/BS in any field