> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1008953-it-assistant](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1008953-it-assistant). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Assistant - **Company:** Messer North America, Inc. - **Location:** Bridgewater, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $54,080.0 - $70,720.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, BASIC (Programming Language), Microsoft Outlook, System Configuration, IT Management, SAP (Applications), Workflow Management Systems, Information Technology, Servicenow - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9569896d37341977 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vendor relationship management?, 1. Working understanding of Information Technology concepts and services, sufficient to support purchasing, vendor interactions, and basic service and licensing needs (no deep technical expertise required). 2. Knowledge of financial and procurement processes, including purchase orders, billing, approvals, accruals, and payment cycles within a corporate environment. 3. Experience supporting vendor management activities, including onboarding, communication, issue resolution related to purchasing, invoicing, and payments. 4. Ability to coordinate end-to-end purchase-to-pay activities, working independently while partnering effectively with IT stakeholders and Finance Shared Services teams. 5. Organizational and tracking skills, with the ability to manage multiple requests, deadlines, and follow-ups across vendors, cost centers, and payment timelines. 6. Clear and professional communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to interact effectively with IT teams, finance partners, and external vendors at various levels. 7. Ability to work within defined processes, controls, and timelines, prioritizing tasks to meet strict financial and operational deadlines. 8. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams), including basic reporting, tracking, and documentation. 9. Experience using procurement and workflow tools, such as: a. SAP, Coupa or similar procurement platforms for requisitions, POs, and supplier collaboration. b. ServiceNow for request tracking, approvals, and workflow coordination. 10. Attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling financial data, invoices, approvals, and audit-relevant documentation. 11. Adaptability and willingness to learn, with the ability to support evolving processes, tools, and business requirements over time., * Minimum 2 Years working in an administrative assistant role supporting multiple managers with particular focus with daily financial and budgeting tasks (preferably in a corporate environment within an IT department). ## Description The purpose of this position is to provide financial/purchasing support, office/department admin support for the Messer IT department. This position will be responsible for tracking and monitoring the IT operational budget and actioning discrepancies, which includes end to end responsibility purchase to pay, vendor management and ensuring orders are placed in a timely manner., 1. End-to-end support for IT vendor payments, including raising purchase and payment requests, tracking approvals, and following through to invoice settlement. 2. Manage IT purchase orders, including creation, tracking, goods receipt coordination, issue resolution, and status reporting as needed. 3. Serve as primary liaison with vendors and Finance Shared Services to resolve routine and urgent payment issues, discrepancies, and follow-ups. 4. Support vendor onboarding activities, ensuring required documentation, system setup, and coordination with internal stakeholders. 5. Track IT operating expenses and cost centers, identifying anomalies and supporting month-end and ad hoc financial reporting for IT leadership. 6. Monitor and report on IT CAPEX items, from purchase initiation through project completion and financial closure. 7. Coordinate service and software renewal activities, ensuring timely processing, approvals, and continuity of service. 8. Communicate purchase orders and payment status to vendors, maintaining clear professional ongoing relationships. 9. Maintain accurate documentation and tracking records related to IT purchasing, invoicing, and payments to support audits and internal controls. 10. 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