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ID #12374798
State Pennsylvania
City Lehigh valley
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Pinnacle Group
Showed 2021-04-18
Date 2021-04-17
Deadline 2021-06-16
Category Customer service
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Procurement Agent

Pennsylvania, Lehigh valley, 18101 Lehigh valley USA

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Pay Rate: $30-32 / HOUR Job Summary The purpose of this job is to manage the acquisition of a variety of corporate requirements, and issue contractual commitments with an estimated value of up to $25 million per year. This position is authorized to make award decisions up to $50,000 on any individual procurement before requiring additional management review. Responsible for procuring materials and services at the best evaluated total cost of ownership and assuring quality and schedule compliance in accordance with the end user's requirements. In addition, this position administers contracts, determines inventory parameters, conducts negotiations, performs market, price and financial analyses, develops internal customer and supplier relationships, and drives continuous improvement and productivity with suppliers and customers. This position works independently with minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities Manage the procurement process from specification/definition of need through contract administration. Evaluate sources of supply and develop optimal pricing methodology and warranty protection. Utilize the most strategic sourcing method (alliance, auction, blanket, contract, master service agreement, purchase order) to acquire the necessary products and services at the maximum level of savings in support of indirect sourcing team. 1. Coordinate with Category Managers to identify and incorporate appropriate levels of commercial protection, and conduct negotiations to achieve the optimal business results for the company. 2. Analyze and develop company position on claims and disputes, and subsequently consult with senior Sourcing management to resolve/negotiate claims and disputes associated with procurements. 3. Identify new sources of supply, and potentially acceptable new products/technologies. 4. Establish/maintain professional relationships with suppliers/partners, based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Conduct and Integrity and Supply Chain Polices. 5. Physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Basic Qualifications 1. Two to four years of experience in any or several supply chain elements such as buying, logistics, investment recovery, inventory replenishment, master catalog maintenance, MRP, DRP, etc. 2. Bachelor's degree OR high school diploma with 5 to 7 years of equivalent work experience. 3. Experience working with IT contracts and suppliers

Preferred Qualifications 1. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. 2. Experience in indirect buying. 3. Background in Lean and/or Six Sigma. 4. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and databases. 5. Negotiation and analytical skills. 6. Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. 7. Demonstrated problem-assessment and problem-solving skills. 8. Strong customer service focus, with ability to build credibility with internal clients and external suppliers. #LI-JK1

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