Procurement Agent II

Job Overview

The Procurement Agent II is responsible for providing Procurement support from quotation to delivery using current systems and processes. Incumbent shall provide excellent customer service to Project Management and Field personnel. This will include RFI/RFP/RFQ activities when relevant or able, analyzing quotation(s) for total value, creating, verifying, and editing purchase and rental orders, contracts, or requests and submitting orders to FTI’s network of suppliers.

Incumbent shall assist in the coordination of material/equipment deliveries and may perform other clerical duties related to the Procurement team. Additional responsibilities include identifying, qualifying, and contacting potential vendors to receive bids or quotes, and recommending alternative vendor options to our customers.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or a relevant trade/industry technical program.
• Experience:
  
  2–5 years of Purchasing/Buying experience in the electrical industry or other relevant business.
• Travel:
  Less than 10%, with limited periodic travel to different FTI office/jobsite locations.
• Work Schedule:
  
  7 AM to 5 PM, Monday–Friday. Overtime may be required.

• Proactively communicates issues, concerns, delays, and opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Proactively resolves material/supplier issues that pose potential disruption, escalation, or risk to projects.
• Demonstrates communication skill, adjusting style to the situation.
• Escalates issues appropriately and with organizational sensitivity.
• Shows proven problem‑solving skills that preserve relationships and lead to resolution.

• Applies purchasing/trade material knowledge to each transaction.
• Prepares purchase orders using established purchasing procedures.
• Works with customers to establish clear bill of materials and specifications.
• Participates in project start‑up meetings.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills to internal and external customers.
• Expedites supplier shipments, deliveries, and/or pickups as appropriate.
• Applies contract pricing to purchase materials or makes recommendations.
• Performs calculations comparing costs of alternative options.
• Utilizes FTI PO/ERP systems to complete required tasks.
• Sets requirements, executes POs, and consults in managing inventory levels.
• Provides effective or innovative solutions to problems.
• Has basic knowledge of Six Sigma and/or problem‑solving methodologies.
• Has basic knowledge of ERP systems, Procure-to-Pay functionality and proper process sequences.
• Communicates effectively to internal and external stakeholders, verbally and in writing.
• Applies training to daily work tasks.

• Negotiates and obtains quotes for materials and rental equipment.
• Assists in translating negotiation outcomes into supplier agreements or contracts.
• Prepares preliminary data analysis to support negotiation preparation.
• Participates in selective external negotiations.
• Visits stakeholder projects and represents the Procurement function to Operations.
• Effectively negotiates with internal and external stakeholders.
• Gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations.
• Demonstrates an ability to control and document negotiated agreements.

• Demonstrates approachability and ability to collaborate with others and influence effectively.
• Understands reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures and is willing to suggest changes.
• Regularly seeks the appropriate individuals outside the department to complete work and build informal networks.
• Has awareness of the cultures within the organization.
• Asks questions before acting in unfamiliar territory.
• Gets things done through formal channels.

• Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in the area of responsibility.
• Gathers appropriate data with supervisory guidance.
• Uses standard problem‑solving techniques that can include common sense and cause-and-effect analysis.
• Is resourceful, knowing different processes and how to obtain information.
• Solves defined problems where precedents exist and cause–effect relationships are readily identified.
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