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; evaluating quotations 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 requires an associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or a relevant trade or industry technical program, and 2–5 years of purchasing or buying experience in the electrical industry or another relevant business. Travel is less than 10%, with limited periodic travel to FTI offices or jobsites. The work schedule is between 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday; overtime may be required. FTI describes career development and continued education programs, competitive merit-based compensation, career path development, and a flexible and robust benefits package. The full list of benefits is available to regular, full-time team members.

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.
Basic knowledge of purchasing procedures, processes, and practices.
Basic knowledge of ERP systems, Procure to Pay functionality, and proper process sequences.
Elementary knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis.
Basic knowledge of Six Sigma and/or problem-solving methodologies.
Effective verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
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 established systems and processes.
Support Project Management and Field personnel with customer service and relevant RFI/RFP/RFQ activities.
Analyze quotations for total value and perform calculations comparing alternative costs.
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.
Proactively communicate and resolve material, supplier, delivery, and other issues; escalate concerns appropriately.
Prepare purchase orders using established purchasing procedures and work with customers to establish clear bills of materials and specifications.
Participate in project start-up meetings and provide effective customer service to internal and external customers.
Expedite supplier shipments, deliveries, and pickups as appropriate.
Apply contract pricing to material purchases or make recommendations; set requirements, execute purchase orders, and consult on inventory levels.
Use FTI purchase-order and ERP systems to complete required tasks.
Negotiate and obtain quotes for materials and rental equipment, assist in translating negotiation outcomes into supplier agreements or contracts, and document negotiated agreements.
Conduct preliminary data analysis to support negotiation preparation and participate in selected external negotiations.
Visit stakeholder projects and represent Procurement to Operations.
Collaborate across the organization, seek out appropriate stakeholders, and use formal channels to complete work.
Apply continuous-improvement concepts and standard problem-solving methods; gather appropriate data with supervisor guidance.
Perform tasks within established processes and guidelines, use metrics to identify process adherence, and assist in developing process improvements.
Plan and complete assignments on time, meet daily deadlines and goals, and work efficiently with others to achieve results.
Assist in onboarding Procurement Agent I employees and, when asked, shadow or mentor entry-level Procurement Agents.
Support corporate and department strategies, contribute to brainstorming, and help develop and implement relevant strategies.