Procurement Supervisor

SUMMARY

Manage the procurement of goods and services to support production schedules and cost goals for project and overhead items.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Issuance of all purchase orders and blanket purchase orders ( BPA ) releases for bulk materials, transportation, shop services, sub-supplier services etc.
• Material take offs, bidding and order placement for all bulk material.
• Purchase Engineered equipment and instrumentation. (Based on the RFQ package from engineering)
• Routing quotations to the correct engineering discipline for approval to purchase engineered equipment, instrumentation and subcontract services.
• Communicate issues to the suppliers when issues with materials arise in the shop.
• Define material requirements and documentation requirements in accordance with project specifications. (currently done by Engineering. This shows up on the drawings that this role will review)
• Assist proposal group during bid phase on material pricing and availability when requested (mostly when information is not in the estimating database
• Participation of exceptions/clarifications and specification summary during the estimate phase of projects.
• Assist Design and Engineering in specifying materials in association with costs and availability.
• Design verification of drawings before issued for construction. (along with quality, engineering and manufacturing)
• Departmental staff recruitment, development, training and management
• Business Central SuperUser
  • Train new buyers with BC responsibilities
  • Vendor Maintenance
  • Assist with any issues as needed
• Support other BUs on Procurement activities.
• Assist FTC as needed to submit orders and create POs
• Support Site operations
• Write PO’s for all Facilities needs, per Facilities Manager
• Create annual report of Rented or Leased equipment (for Treasurer)
• Maintain supplier registry - Sharepoint
  • Activate
  • Deactivate
  • Reactivate
• Maintain Certificates of Insurance for vendors.
• Negotiate with vendors to ensure that Company's needs are met with respect to laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, price, quality, delivery and service
• Keep up with trading issues (imports, exports, legal awareness) and management

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• College degree preferred or equivalent experience accepted
• Fabrication/Construction experience. (buying bulk equipment)
• Supply management experience.
• Minimum experience – a) five years of procurement experience and ten years supervisory experience
• Understanding of ASME industry codes and standards.
• Computer software literacy. Experience in ERP systems

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• Able to work an agreed upon standard schedule and overtime as required

TRAVEL

• None

WORK CONDITIONS

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment & physical effort

• Able to work in an office environment with an adjacent Fabrication Shop, including welding, grinding and overhead equipment.
• Able to maintain focus and analyze data
• Able to sit & use a computer for extended periods of time
• Able to speak & communicate proficiently
• Able to climb stairs and lift up to 20 pounds and exert force
• Able to use hands to grasp objects
• Able to see clearly judge distance & spatial relationships to distinguish objects as they are
• Routine physical exertion. Standing, walking, climbing for moderate periods

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.