Procurement Agent II

Procurement Agent II

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. FTI is a leading company in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy, focused on our Culture of Care.

The Procurement Agent II 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 RFI/RFP/RFQ activities, analyzing quotations, creating, verifying, and editing purchase and rental orders/contracts, coordinating material/equipment deliveries and other clerical duties. Incumbent shall identify, qualify, and contact potential vendors to receive bids or quotes, and recommend alternative vendor options to our customers.

The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite, possess a basic knowledge of the electrical construction trade, and of purchasing procedures, processes, and practices.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or relevant trade/industry technical program.
• Experience:
  
  2-5 years of purchasing/buying experience in 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/opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Proactively resolves material/supplier issues that pose potential disruption, escalation, or risk to projects/relationships.
• Aware of self, demonstrates ability to read nonverbal communication and adjust communication style accordingly.
• Escalates issues appropriately. Organizationally sensitive when involving relevant resources and/or stakeholders.
• Demonstrates proven problem‑solving skills and techniques that preserve relationships, that lead toward 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 with appropriate specifications for materials to be purchased.
• Participates in project start‑up meetings.
• Consistently 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 make recommendations).
• Elementary knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis.
• Performs calculations, comparing the costs of alternative options.
• Utilizes FTI PO/ERP systems to complete required tasks.
• Sets requirements, executes PO's and consults in managing inventory levels.
• Provides effective or innovative solutions to problems.
• Basic knowledge of Six Sigma and or problem‑solving methodologies.
• 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.
• Able to assist in translating negotiation outcomes into supplier agreements/contracts.
• Prepares preliminary data analysis to support negotiation preparation.
• Comfortable participating in selective external negotiations.
• Visits stakeholder projects, represents the Procurement function to Operations.
• Effectively negotiates with internal/external stakeholders.
• Gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations.
• Demonstrates an ability to control and documents negotiated agreements.

• Demonstrates approachability and ability to collaborate with others and effectively influence.
• Understands the reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures and demonstrates willingness to suggest changes/modifications.
• Regularly seeks out the appropriate individuals outside the department as needed to complete work and build informal networks.
• Has an awareness of the cultures within the organization.
• Asks questions before…