Purchaser Appleton

Description The Staff Purchaser performs purchasing responsibilities throughout the project life cycle which includes ordering materials, supplies and equipment, and follow through with vendors on shipment and delivery.

• Compile "Request for Proposal" (RFP) documents including documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Research and verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability, delivery, and industry experience.
• Prepare purchase order documents and submit purchase order information into online purchasing application for final approval.
• Prepare procurement documents and agreements for the materials needed to execute the project deliverables.
• Review and approve purchase order requisitions including change management and close-out activities.
• Complete vendor bid evaluations of proposals and technical evaluations.
• Submit purchase orders to vendors/subcontractors and obtain and log order acknowledgment.
• Expedite vendor submittals to support detailed design and delivery of equipment and materials to support construction activities.
• Compile procurement status and expediting reports and follow up with suppliers on deliveries.
• Source and qualify potential suppliers to provide required goods of service.
• Prepare procurement packages for engineering and project specifications.
• Communicate procurement issues and recommend changes to appropriate parties, including management.
• Maintain office supplies including corporate forms and reorder when necessary.
• Monitor and report the supplier’s production schedule to ensure milestones are being met and communicate issues as needed.
• Promote and ensure ethical procurement practices in accordance with code of business conduct requirements and procurement procedures are adhered to on projects.
• Support and recommend enhancements to the rollout of iProcurement as the SME on requisitioning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Law, Construction, or a related field and 3 years direct purchasing experience required.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Project purchasing experience preferred.
• Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem‑solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job:
Procurement

Primary

Location:

US-WI-Appleton

Other Locations:
United States

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:
No

Req