Job Duties
Responsible for purchasing a variety of complex or technical materials, supplies or services.
Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service.
Follows up on all awards until completion of order. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering changes.
Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery.
May provide work leadership for lower level employees.
Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
Full knowledge of industry practices. Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks.
Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies.
Performs fairly complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.
Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. May develop and deliver presentations.
Skills desired in SAP, MS Suite (Excel specifically), strategic thinking , analytical skills and the ability to work cross functionally across departments.
Top 3 Skills
Long term strategic contract experience
Analytic thinking
Relationship building.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field
6 years or Master's degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience.
Required PPE: Hardhat, Steeltoed boots, Protective eyewear