Procurement Agent

Procurement Agent I

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The Procurement Agent I is responsible for providing procurement support from quotation to delivery using current systems and processes. Incumbent shall provide this support through excellent customer service to Project Management and Field personnel. This will include basic quoting 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. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC, Microsoft Office Suite and learn FTI's Procurement systems. Basic knowledge of the electrical construction trade is preferred, but not required. Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to learn the industry quickly while leveraging their knowledge of procurement procedures, processes, and practices.

• Education:
  
  Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or relevant trade/industry technical program.
• Experience:
  
  0-2 years of purchasing/buying experience in electrical industry or other relevant business.
• Travel:
  Limited but may include periodic travel to different FTI office/jobsite locations. Less than 10%
• Work Schedule:
  
  This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday
  - Friday. Overtime may be required.

Conflict Management

• Proactively communicates issues/concerns/delays/opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Effectively resolves and communicates delivery and service issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrates an ability to resolve conflict within peer group and operational teams.
• Finds common ground and gains consensus without negatively impacting stakeholder expectations.
• Gives & receives constructive feedback.

Functional/Technical Skills

• Applies purchasing/trade material knowledge to each transaction.
• Prepares purchase orders using established purchasing procedures.
• Works with customers to establish clear bill of materials with appropriate specifications for materials to be purchased.
• Provides basic quoting services when needed or required.
• Consistently demonstrates exceptional customer service and communication skills to internal and external customers.
• Expedites supplier shipments, deliveries, and/or pickups as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a working understanding of supplier agreement/contracts.
• Applies contract pricing and terms and conditions to purchase materials.
• Utilizes FTI PO/ERP systems to complete required tasks.
• Sets requirements, executes PO's, and consults in managing inventory levels.
• Understands basics of LEAN methodologies and concepts.
• Communicates effectively to internal and external stakeholders, verbally and in writing.
• Applies training to daily work tasks.

Negotiating

• Understands the negotiation process.
• Aware of established contract terms and ensures compliance at operational level.
• Applies negotiating techniques or training on an opportunistic basis. Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise.

Organizational Agility

• Demonstrates approachability and ability to collaborate with others and effectively influence.
• Understands key policies, practices, and procedures that impact function.
• Has an awareness of the cultures within the organization.
• Asks questions before acting in unfamiliar territory.
• Gets things done through formal channels.

Problem Solving

• Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility.
• Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance.
• Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis.
• Is resourceful; knows…