Procurement Specialist

Vogt Power•Louisville, KY

10d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist has responsibility for the successful execution of all Purchase Orders on assigned projects. This generally includes overseeing supplier adherence to contract commercial requirements, on-time delivery, and resolution of any disputes. The Procurement Specialist role encompasses a wide range of Supply Management activities including supplier selection, negotiating contract terms and conditions, and order placement.

Requirements

A Bachelor's of Science degree in engineering or bachelors of science in business from an accredited university. In lieu of a college degree, applied experience within the fields of construction, subcontract management or purchasing may be substituted at the discretion of VPI management.
Five (5) years of experience with general steel fabrication management practices applicable to VPI products, such as: valves, pumps, piping, ductwork, & skid fabrication
Good verbal and written communication skills to clearly communicate subcontracting and manufacturing issues to internal and external stakeholders.
Experience in managing subcontracts or other project-based procurement related activities.
Must be well-organized, results oriented, and a competent sourcing professional, with the highest integrity and work ethic, with time management skills to adapt to unexpected changes, customer emergencies, and priority changes.
Must have valid passport for international travel.

Responsibilities

Managing agreements with subcontractors, including communication of VPI initiated changes in scope (drawings, specifications, schedule changes) to subcontractors and resolution of any changes on price, delivery, or technical capability with the subcontractor.
Communicating and resolving changes on pricing, delivery, or subcontractor capabilities with the Project Manager.
Managing the sourcing plan and monitoring subcontractor performance related to cost vs. budget, supplier schedule, supplier and inspector progress reports, and overall project schedule.
Developing RFQ’s for subcontracted work and evaluating subcontractor quotations, including resolution of commercial and technical exceptions, to assure that technical, quality, delivery and price objectives are met.
Awarding purchase orders to subcontractors.
Ensuring selected suppliers are approved/qualified sources from the Corporate Supplier List (CSL), verifying vendor certifications are up-to-date, and obtaining updated certifications and approvals as required.
Ensuring all commercial documents are conformed/revised to the final agreed set of terms and conditions prior to issuing any Purchase Order.
Creating and submitting a Bid Evaluation through the Deviation Management System (DMS) for any purchase per the guidelines of SPP-6.005 to receive appropriate approval prior to purchase of product.
Reviewing Document Control Automation Program (DCAP) packages to confirm all documents are accurate and all-inclusive for specific purchases and processing the final package to the supplier once the order has been placed.
Communicating information to subcontractors such as drawings, schedules, and shipping information.
Coordinating with the Logistics Department for required shipping and delivery milestones.
Providing SCM support of key corporate and company business objectives.
Assisting in the preparation of the Special Conditions of Purchase regarding VPI deliverables, warranty considerations, risk of liquidated damages, and delivery schedule/Incoterms.
Reporting problems needing Management help/intervention at scheduled department meetings or as necessary.
Attending and actively participating in departmental and team meetings.
Anticipating and mitigating risks that may impede supplier performance, Purchase Order requirements, and scheduled delivery.
Participating in supplier evaluations and annual supplier performance reviews.