Essential Job
Functions Processes and completes moderately complex purchase orders determines prices from available vendors which meet cost and quality guidelines places orders verifies receipt of purchase Maintains approved supplier vendor database Monitors supplier vendor performance through the administration of supplier vendor measurement programs makes recommendations for additions to and deletions from the supplier vendor database as appropriate Conducts negotiations with suppliers to obtain products at the best quantity and cost in order to ensure endusers needs are met negotiates delivery terms and conditions and pricing Identifies future procurement opportunities to further procurement strategies Coordinates with accounts payable to resolve any credit holds or complex pricing problems in order to ensure prompt payment and avoid delays to end user coordinates with receiving departments to resolve receipt problems promptly so as to not cause any delay to end users Solicits suppliers vendors for materials products services through formal Requests for Services FRS and or Requests for Proposals RFPs and informal channels Receives and evaluates proposals quotations and bids for acquisitions Maintains communication with suppliers during course of procurement action in order to ensure timely delivery in compliance with the requirements of the procurement document Coordinates the procurement of materials products services and equipment necessary for the operation of the business unit or assigned projects Ensures suppliers vendors adherence to industry standards technical quality standards and other corporate business unit driven expectations Analyzes bids for specification compliance prices delivery commitments and past performance utilizes online systems as a resource for procurement
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelors degree in business administration inventory management or related field preferred
Three or more years of experience in purchasing or inventory management
Experience working with procurement practices
Experience working with contracts including a request for proposals RFP and request for information RFI Experience working with products and services within related market Other Qualifications Good communication skillsGood analytical and problem solving skillsGood personal computer and business solutions software skills
Negotiating skills to interact with vendors
Ability to understand financial analysis and implications with regard to contracts and suppliers Work Environment Office environment