Procurement Agent II - Alabama

Faith Technologies•Opelika, AL

About The Position

The Procurement Agent II provides procurement support from quotation through delivery using current systems and processes. The role supports Project Management and Field personnel through excellent customer service, including RFI/RFP/RFQ activities when relevant or possible; quotation analysis for total value; creating, verifying, and editing purchase and rental orders, contracts, or requests; and submitting orders to FTI’s supplier network. The position also assists with coordinating material and equipment deliveries and may perform other clerical duties related to the Procurement team. Additional work includes identifying, qualifying, and contacting potential vendors to obtain bids or quotes and recommending alternative vendor options to customers. The ideal candidate is proficient with a PC and Microsoft Office Suite and has basic knowledge of the electrical construction trade and purchasing procedures, processes, and practices. The position works between 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required, and travel is less than 10%, with limited periodic travel to FTI office or jobsite locations.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or a relevant trade/industry technical program.
2–5 years of Purchasing/Buying experience in the electrical industry or another relevant business.
Proficiency using a PC and Microsoft Office Suite.
Basic knowledge of the electrical construction trade and purchasing procedures, processes, and practices.
Basic knowledge of ERP systems, Procure to Pay functionality, and proper process sequences.
Basic knowledge of Six Sigma and/or problem-solving methodologies.
Elementary knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to negotiate, obtain quotes, analyze costs, and document negotiated agreements.
Ability to apply established processes, solve defined problems, manage deadlines, and collaborate with others.
Ability to travel less than 10%, including limited periodic travel to FTI office or jobsite locations.
Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide procurement support from quotation through delivery using current systems and processes.
Provide customer service and procurement support to Project Management and Field personnel.
Participate in RFI/RFP/RFQ activities when relevant or able.
Analyze quotations for total value and compare costs of alternative options.
Create, verify, and edit purchase and rental orders, contracts, or requests, and submit orders to FTI’s supplier network.
Assist with coordinating material and equipment deliveries.
Identify, qualify, and contact potential vendors to obtain bids or quotes, and recommend alternative vendor options.
Proactively communicate and resolve material, supplier, and project issues; escalate concerns appropriately.
Prepare purchase orders according to established procedures and work with customers to establish clear bills of materials and specifications.
Participate in project start-up meetings and represent Procurement to Operations during stakeholder project visits.
Expedite supplier shipments, deliveries, and pickups as appropriate.
Apply contract pricing to material purchases or make recommendations.
Use FTI purchase order and ERP systems, execute purchase orders, and consult on inventory levels.
Negotiate and obtain quotes for materials and rental equipment; assist in translating negotiation outcomes into supplier agreements or contracts.
Prepare preliminary data analysis to support negotiation preparation and document negotiated agreements.
Collaborate across departments and stakeholders, seeking appropriate resources to complete work.
Apply continuous improvement and problem-solving methods, use data and analytics, and assist in improving existing processes.
Complete assignments efficiently and on time, meet customer deadlines and goals, and support corporate and departmental objectives.
Assist with onboarding Procurement Agents I and may shadow or mentor entry-level Procurement Agents.
Help with creative thinking and brainstorming and with developing and implementing relevant corporate or departmental strategy.