Purchaser - AZCO; Appleton

Position: Staff Purchaser - AZCO (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.

Qualifications

+ 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

LI-MF #ACO N/A