Procurement Agent

Supply Chain / Operations

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The Procurement Agent:

- May prepare, review, negotiate, and issue purchase orders for a variety of materials and limited services requiring purchase order only

- Will be responsible for problem solving supporting Business Units and suppliers

- Will be expected to collaborate with internal business partners and external suppliers to maintain and, as needed, create:

- Supply Chain processes and/or process improvements

- Supply Chain documentation

- Supply Chain training

- Will support SC Director with special projects, strategic initiatives, and communications as needed

- Work independently and efficiently manage multiple priorities

Education/Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree from fully accredited college or university in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred

- Consider PMP in lieu of degree

- A minimum of 2 years experience preparing and issuing purchase orders for purchase of materials and services preferred

- Consider customer service related communication and problem solving experience

Responsibilities:

- Communicates effectively with both internal and external customers

- Prepares, and administers purchase orders with suppliers

- Other related duties as assigned

Expected Skill set includes:

- Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills to work with team members, clients and suppliers

- Ability to understand and quickly learn supply chain processes and software platforms including ERP system, Supplier portal, SharePoint

- Good attention to detail to ensure all Supply Chain products, services, and documentation is accurate

- Ability to work individually, or collaborate with a team, to accomplish process improvements, problem solving, and/or project manage initiatives, as directed by SC management.

- Manage your own priorities

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Experience

Preferred

- 2 year(s): A minimum of 2 years experience preparing and issuing purchase orders for purchase of materials and services or related customer focused service

Education

Preferred

- Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field

- Associates or better in Business Management or related field

- Associates or better in Business Administration or related field

- Bachelors or better in Supply Chain or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

- Project Mgmt Prof (PMP)

Skills

Preferred

- Purchasing

- Microsoft Office

- Business Management - Administration

- Supply Chain Management

Behaviors

Required

- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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