Procurement Agent II - Little Chute

Faith Technologies•Neenah, WI

21h

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 and may handle RFI/RFP/RFQ activities, analyze quotations for total value, create, verify, and edit purchase and rental orders, contracts, or requests, and submit 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 or industry technical program.
2–5 years of purchasing or 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.
Ability to apply purchasing and trade-material knowledge to transactions and prepare purchase orders using established procedures.
Basic knowledge of statistical methods, data analysis, Six Sigma or other problem-solving methodologies, ERP systems, and Procure-to-Pay functionality and process sequences.
Effective verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Problem-solving, analytical, customer service, negotiation, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Ability to travel less than 10%, including limited periodic travel to FTI offices or jobsites.
Ability to work between 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide procurement support from quotation through delivery using current systems and processes.
Support Project Management and Field personnel with excellent customer service.
Perform RFI/RFP/RFQ activities when relevant or able.
Analyze quotations for total value.
Create, verify, and edit purchase and rental orders, contracts, or requests, and submit orders to FTI’s supplier network.
Assist in coordinating material and equipment deliveries and perform related clerical duties as needed.
Identify, qualify, and contact potential vendors to obtain bids or quotes, and recommend alternative vendor options.
Communicate issues, concerns, delays, and opportunities to appropriate stakeholders; resolve supplier or material issues and escalate appropriately.
Prepare purchase orders using established procedures and work with customers to establish clear bills of materials and specifications.
Participate in project start-up meetings and expedite supplier shipments, deliveries, and pickups as appropriate.
Apply contract pricing to material purchases or make recommendations; compare costs of alternative options and perform preliminary data analysis.
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.
Participate in selective external negotiations and represent Procurement to Operations at stakeholder projects.
Apply continuous improvement concepts, use established problem-solving techniques, and assist in improving processes.
Complete assignments efficiently and on time, collaborate across teams, and contribute to project and department results.
Assist in onboarding Procurement Agent I employees and may shadow or mentor entry-level Procurement Agents.
Help develop and implement relevant corporate or department strategy and support company values and professional standards.