Procurement Agent II

About the Role

• Applies contract pricing to purchase materials (or make recommendations). • Visits stakeholder projects, represents the Procurement function to Operations. • Expedites supplier shipments, deliveries, and/or pickups as appropriate. • Proactively communicates issues/concerns/delays/opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders. • Asks questions before acting in unfamiliar territory. • Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified. • Prepares purchase orders using established purchasing procedures. • Negotiates and obtains quotes for materials and rental equipment. • Participates in project start-up meetings. • Helps develop and implement relevant corporate/department strategy. • Proactively resolves material/supplier issues that pose potential disruption, escalation, or risk to projects/relationships. • Utilizes FTI PO/ERP systems to complete required tasks. • Assists in the development of solutions to improve existing processes. • Applies training to daily work tasks. • Regularly seeks out the appropriate individuals outside the department as needed to complete work and build informal networks. • Assists in the onboarding of PAI’s to aid in their success and professional development. • Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance. • Effectively negotiates with internal/external stakeholders. • Applies Purchasing/trade material knowledge to each transaction. • May be asked to shadow/mentor entry level Procurement Agents to increase their proficiency in a results driven organization. • Links end goals and results to company scorecards and strategy. • Identifies opportunities for improvement and takes initiative to pursue solutions. • Provides effective or innovative solutions to problems. • Utilizes metrics to identify adherence to established processes. • Gets things done through formal channels. • Sets requirements, executes PO's and consults in managing inventory levels. • Prepares preliminary data analysis to support negotiation preparation. • Meets daily deadlines and goals on-time and to the satisfaction of their customer. • Performs calculations, comparing the costs of alternative options. • Helps others in the creative thinking and brainstorming process. • Works with customers to establish clear bill of materials with appropriate specifications for materials to be purchased. • Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸purchase orders
• ▸supplier management
• ▸cost negotiation
• ▸erp system
• ▸data analysis
• ▸process improvement

What You Bring

• Has an awareness of the cultures within the organization • Begins to apply innovative approaches to solving problems. • Communicates effectively to internal and external stakeholders, verbally and in writing. • Demonstrates approachability and ability to collaborate with others and effectively influence. • Demonstrates proven problem-solving skills and techniques that preserve relationships, that lead toward resolution. • Demonstrates an acceptance of the company culture (adhere to the company's core values) and an adoption of professional standards. Understands both corporate and department strategies and how to positively support them through their individual efforts. • Can explain the rational or thought process behind team decisions. • Proficiently performs tasks within established process and guidelines. • Can explain the rational or thought process behind own decisions. • Uses analytics instead of personal bias to solve problems. • Aware of self, demonstrates ability to read nonverbal communication and adjust communication style accordingly. • Escalates issues appropriately. Organizationally sensitive when involving relevant resources and/or stakeholders. • Comfortable participating in selective external negotiations. • Demonstrates an ability to control and documents negotiated agreements. • Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help. • Basic knowledge of Six Sigma and or problem-solving methodologies. • Demonstrates the ability to plan for, complete, and implement assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner. • Able to assist in translating negotiation outcomes into supplier agreements/contracts. • Understands corporate/department objectives and priorities. • Consistently demonstrates exceptional customer service skills to internal and external customers. • Elementary knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis. • Basic knowledge of ERP systems, Procure to Pay functionality and proper process sequences. • Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis. • Track record with successful small to medium projects. • Understands the reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures and demonstrates willingness to suggest changes/modifications.

Requirements

• ▸six sigma
• ▸erp
• ▸statistics
• ▸negotiation
• ▸problem solving
• ▸customer service

Work Environment

Office Full-Time