Project Assistant – Buyers Alliance Division

Company:Buyers Laboratory, Inc.
Location:Northern New Jersey
Employee Type:Full-time Employee
Job Type:Professional Services
Industry:Consulting/Office Technology
Required Experience:At least 2 years


Description:
The Project Assistant plays a key role in helping to manage various consulting projects within the office technology acquisition consultancy business. The projects associated with this role include the management of large Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for our clients. The assistant will be involved with overseeing all aspects of the project to ensure a high level of quality and service. Will help manage the project communications with clients, internal partners, and vendors by establishing and managing project timelines to meet or exceed client expectations. Assists with the gathering and analysis of site data, client presentations, preparation of the RFP, analysis of vendor proposals, and the preparation of various consulting reports. Should have the capacity to multitask and desire to learn and be groomed for future increased responsibilities.

  • Primary Responsibilities:
    • Support and respect the team concept by assisting with workload management, backup and taking shared responsibility for the overall success of the project
    • Primary responsibility to meet/exceed client expectations by producing quality work in a timely fashion
    • Collects detailed site data received from the client and utilizes data accurately for all project functions
    • Serves as one of the point-of-contacts for the client, internal project partners and any vendors involved in the various projects
    • Helps direct, control and coordinate activities within the project to ensure that the project is completed within the timelines established
    • Assists with the analysis of site data and vendor responses that will be used in various consulting reports presented to the client
    • Helps prepare professional looking consulting reports
    • Reviews and helps to assess vendor proposals
    • Completes special projects or assignments as needed
    • Helps perform on-site analysis in timely manner according to deadlines

  • Requirements – Formal education or equivalent experience:
    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
    • Minimum of 2 years experience in either the office technology or FM services industry
    • Previous project management experience desired
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects

  • Skills/knowledge/abilities:
    • Exceptional written and verbal communications/interaction skills
    • Knowledge of the office technology and document output industries
    • Can maintain and understand an on-going project dialogue with clients, internal partners and vendors
    • Excellent analysis and report preparation skills
    • Must present a professional image and demeanor
    • Demonstrated above average competency with personal computer and business-related software include MS Suite


For consideration forward your resume and qualification to ba0809@buyerslab.com. BLI is an equal opportunity employer
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