Sr Procurement Representative; Bird Electric

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Company :Bird Electric Enterprises

Req  :111298

Opportunity Type :Staff

Relocation eligible :No

Full time/Part time :Full-Time

Project Only Hire :No

Visa Sponsorship Available:No

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. With more than 600 employees, Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets. The company also has long-established relationships with fuel producers and energy providers.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide support to the Bird Electric (Bird) team with procurement transaction activities (commodities and rentals). Will also be required to support other procurement duties, including vendor prequalification, RFQ issue, expediting, procurement administration, and package closeout as needed. May lead others with transactional responsibilities, while requiring minimal supervision.

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• Coordinates with Bird Electric team members to obtain Bird procurement needs
• Creates electronic Purchase Orders within the Foundation procurement system
• Prepares, issues and manages the PO process
• Ensures approvals are obtained prior to PO issue
• Is capable of handling a large volume of transactions
• Issues change orders based on changes in procurement requirements
• Receives and pays invoices
• Runs reports to track vendor PO’s and invoice payment
• Coordinates and troubleshoots PO and invoicing issues with vendors
• Files documents for record purposes and follows Corporate and project filing rules
• Administrative tasks, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management or related field (preferred) Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree. Preferred

Skills:

Strong Attention to Detail. Strong Communication - Written and Oral. Proficient Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office. Proficient Contract Comprehension. Strong Data Entry.

Proficient Mathematics.

Proficient Organizational Skills.

Proficient Problem Solving.

Basic Project Process Management.

Basic Schedule and Planning Understanding.

Travel may be required.

Typical office environment.

Customer focus;
Decision quality;
Ensures accountability;
Manages ambiguity;
Situational adaptability

Salary Plan PCR:
Procurement Job Grade 015

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