American Water

Associate Procurement Specialist - Military Services Group

LocationCamden, NJ
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Requisition ID: 108190


Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.


People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.


We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.


About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.


As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.


American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.



Job Details

This position may sit anywhere in the MSG footprint of American Water.


Primary Role

Responsible for performing administrative support for Project procurement, contract compliance and operations management functions. Maintains a close and highly responsive relationship with supervisor and Project staff in carrying out day-to-day activities. Works fairly independently, receiving a minimum of detailed supervision and guidance.


Key Accountabilities

In accordance with MSG’s Procurement Policy and Plan, identifies vendors, collaborating with them to secure company profile information and other documents required to establish the companies in American Water’s Procurement and AP systems. Serves as a liaison with MSG Contracts Administration Department. Responsible for maintaining the on-site procurement records.

Coordinates routine activities and communications with DPW, Government Contractors and others as requested.
Responsible for completing receiving reports for supplies/services, comparing against purchase orders.
Reviews invoices for accuracy against purchase orders and receiving reports. Resolves discrepancies.
Tracks inventory and prepares financial, statistical, narrative and/or reports as requested.
Assists Manager in maintaining documentation of compliance with specified Prime Contract obligations.
Assists Utility Manager in maintaining up-to-date Operating Plans that are required by Prime Contract and/or AW policy.
Reads publications, regulations, and directives and takes action or refers those that are important in complying with AW Procurement Policy and Plan.
As necessary, performs or assists in performing basic office administration duties such as answering the phones, filing, preparing reports, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Provides training and support for MSG financial system.
Provides training and support for all contract admin/procurement positions in MSG.
Liaison to centralized fleet team for MSG vehicle operations.
Manage IT equipment procurement process


Knowledge/Skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite products, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Ability to work independently; strong administrative and computer skills; strong interpersonal skills (tact/diplomacy, cooperation, negotiation); high level of initiative, judgment, and discretion; discretion with confidential information.
Proper use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
General knowledge of procurement policies and practices.
Broad knowledge of company operations, policies, and procedures.


Experience/Education

Any combination equivalent to graduation from HS or GED, and five (5) plus years of administrative experience in a procurement function, three (3) of which must have included organization, coordination, and performance of duties at a responsible level.


Work Environment


Office.


Travel Requirements

10% Travel requirements could increase during new contract acquisition.


Competencies


Champions safety


Customer obsessed


Cultivates innovation


Nimble learning


Drives Results


Collaborates


Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing


American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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