Purchasing Agent
About The Position
This position has purchasing responsibility for the following Categories: Heavy Mobile Equipment (Cranes, Loaders, Railcar Movers, Skid Steers & Forklifts) and related parts and service, Construction Services, Equipment Rental, Fuel, Uniform Rental Program and other Capex and MRO Categories. This position will report to a Purchasing Manager. For assigned categories, develop comprehensive strategies to drive total cost reduction. This includes effective implementation and on-going supplier and category management. Leading the effort with Operations to monitor and evaluate the suppliers' and equipment performance. Continually growing our technical knowledge in assigned categories and sharing this technical knowledge with Alter Operational departments as needed. Direct responsibility for certain transactional activities, including timely processing of POs and inventory transactions. Report to Management procurement activities, cost saving and achievement of inventory management goals Provide general support to operations and personally lead improvements and evaluations of assigned categories. Other activities may include: MRO Parts Inventory Management Requires occasional domestic travel primarily in the Midwest
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree
- 3-5 years of strong MRO, Services and Capex Purchasing experience including procurement processes and systems or other equivalent experience.
- Experience with MRO Inventory Management
- Past and on-going technical knowledge of assigned categories.
- Knowledge of Contract Terms and Conditions and the ability to work between the supplier and Alter s Corporate Legal Department.
- Ability to manage the entire procure-to-pay process and the ability to resolve vendor payment issues for assigned categories.
- Ability to work in Cross Function and Center led Procurement environment
- Ability to work independently and to be a self-starter
- Attention to detail and excellent organization skills
- Established skills working with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Managing all aspects of the Supplier Relationship: Supplier Selection, Competitive Bidding, Negotiation, Transactional Activities, Supply Agreements and Performance Evaluation.
- For assigned categories, develop comprehensive strategies to drive total cost reduction. This includes effective implementation and on-going supplier and category management.
- Leading the effort with Operations to monitor and evaluate the suppliers' and equipment performance.
- Continually growing our technical knowledge in assigned categories and sharing this technical knowledge with Alter Operational departments as needed.
- Direct responsibility for certain transactional activities, including timely processing of POs and inventory transactions.
- Report to Management procurement activities, cost saving and achievement of inventory management goals
- Provide general support to operations and personally lead improvements and evaluations of assigned categories.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
