Procurement Representative

LED FastStart • Lafayette, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Representative (PR) is responsible for identifying suppliers, researching goods and services, processing purchase orders, and verifying delivery items. The role requires the ability to critically assess suppliers, products, and services, negotiate favorable deals, and maintain meticulous transaction records with a keen business sense.

Requirements

• High School diploma is mandatory
• Minimum five years’ experience in a relevant domain
• Excellent communications skills in English/Spanish (if applicable)
• Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls
• Previous experience as a Purchasing Agent or similar position
• Proficient Computer skills
• Valid U.S. driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree from accredited university; however, job work experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

• Assess and organize purchasing of materials needed for operations
• Coordinate with Director of Procurement to compare suppliers, goods and services to ensure best pricing on all materials
• Request cost proposals and negotiating contracts and prices
• Create purchase orders to company standards
• File all purchase orders to proper destination on the server if required
• Get approval on purchase orders where needed
• Evaluate and coordinate with warehouse manager on inventory items before outsourcing or purchasing
• Maintain proper inventory levels to avoid over purchasing per max and mins
• Manage and control arrival of job materials in accordance with job due dates
• Strategically buy materials to maintain cash flow
• Coordinate with Facility and Production manager on necessary materials needed on jobs
• Control and get approval on all shortages needed
• Get approval on any assets or repairs requiring purchase orders

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offered at no cost to employee. Opportunity to build your retirement fund, just for coming to work! (subject to plan guidelines)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED