Procurement Agent II

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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:

This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 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 acting in unfamiliar territory.
• Gets things done through formal channels.

• 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 different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help.
• Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified.
• Can explain the rational or thought…