Procurement Specialist

Job Summary:

The Procurement Agent II is a key member of the Faith Technologies team, responsible for providing procurement support from quotation to delivery using current systems and processes. This role requires excellent customer service skills to provide support to Project Management and Field personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide procurement support through excellent customer service to Project Management and Field personnel.
• Analyze quotations for total value and create, verify, and edit purchase and rental orders/contracts/requests.
• Submit orders to FTI's network of suppliers and assist in the coordination of material/equipment deliveries.
• Identify, qualify, and contact potential vendors to receive bids or quotes, and/or recommend alternative vendor options to customers.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or relevant trade/industry technical program.
• 2-5 years of purchasing/buying experience in the electrical industry or other relevant business.
• Proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic knowledge of the electrical construction trade and purchasing procedures, processes, and practices.

Work Schedule:

This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Overtime may be required.

Travel:

Less than 10%, with limited periodic travel to different FTI office/jobsite locations.

Conflict Management:

• Proactively communicate issues/concerns/delays/opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Proactively resolve material/supplier issues that pose potential disruption, escalation, or risk to projects/relationships.
• Demonstrate ability to read nonverbal communication and adjust communication style accordingly.
• Escalate issues appropriately and demonstrate organizational sensitivity when involving relevant resources and/or stakeholders.

Functional/Technical Skills:

• Apply purchasing/trade material knowledge to each transaction.
• Prepare purchase orders using established purchasing procedures.
• Work with customers to establish clear bill of materials with appropriate specifications for materials to be purchased.
• Participate in project start-up meetings and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills to internal and external customers.
• Expedite supplier shipments, deliveries, and/or pickups as appropriate.
• Apply contract pricing to purchase materials (or make recommendations).
• Perform calculations, comparing the costs of alternative options.
• Utilize FTI PO/ERP systems to complete required tasks.
• Set requirements, execute PO's, and consult in managing inventory levels.
• Provide effective or innovative solutions to problems.
• Basic knowledge of Six Sigma and/or problem-solving methodologies.

Application Instructions:

Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

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