Procurement Specialist
Company: Bilfinger Inc.
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
The Procurement Specialist position is primarily responsible for
the day to day Procurement support of the business unit and ensures
that all purchases for the business unit are made in compliance
with company's policies and procedures. To the extent that the
business unit is involved in national sourcing strategies, act as a
representative for the business unit in these initiatives and
ensure that all business unit requirements are known and
communicated. -Roles & Responsibilities: -
- As the Site Procurement Representative, assist the business
unit with its daily Procurement needs, including RFP/RFQ,
purchasing, and expediting activities, and ensure that company's
Procurement Policies and Procedures are enforced.
- Assist in the development and continuous improvement of BNA
policies, procedures, and work instructions. Support the
development of training materials, lesson plans, and ensure that BU
staff receives all required Procure-to-Pay training.
- -Conducts data analysis, query/report development and provides
data-backed insights into BNA's Procurement performance, supplier
and contractor base, and spend patterns.
- Prepare Bid Lists, Requests for Information, Quotation, or
Proposal documents on assigned Procurement requirements. Prepare
bid evaluations considering price, terms, delivery, past
performance, etc. to determine successful bidders; make
recommendation to supervisor for final disposition.
- On more complex purchases, coordinate requests for technical
clarification, commercial communications and bid clarification
meetings and expedite timely bid submission. Prepare complete
commercial bid evaluations and ensure completion of technical bid
evaluations. Compile the technical and commercial bid evaluations
and prepare the Sourcing Recommendation for approval.
- Support or conduct commercial negotiations and ensure properly
documented achievements with regard to cost and terms &
conditions.
- Provide input to project schedules and overall Procurement
plans.
- Supports E-Sourcing activities including eRFPs and
eAuctions.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned -Requirements : -
- Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree, ideally
in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Finance, and have at least
five (5) years of supply chain and Procurement experience,
preferably in the construction, oil and gas, or
chemical/petrochemical industries.
- In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, Candidates should have at least
five (5) years of progressive supply chain and procurement
experience in the construction, oil and gas, chemical, or
petrochemical industries.
- Demonstrated success in supporting field operations and
corporate departments on their Procurement needs.
- Comfort in high change, ambiguous environments with a
demonstrated ability to prioritize. Adaptable and overcomes
obstacles or competing priorities.
- Proficient with Viewpoint Vista and MS Office, including Word,
Excel, and Visio.
- Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are
essential.
- Team player and able to build and maintain relationships both
internally and externally.
- Travel percentage: 0% to 15% -Preferred Experience and Skills:
-
- SAP MM knowledge. Ability to influence internal customers to
follow Procurement best practices. Positive attitude, customer
orientation, and strong work ethic.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn and grow with the
organization.
- Positive attitude with a strong affinity to change
management.
- Good planning and analytical skills.Powered by JazzHR
Keywords: Bilfinger Inc., Cedar Rapids , Procurement Specialist, Professions , Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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