Procurement Specialist

5 days ago

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze quote requests, assemble Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and evaluate bid responses to make purchasing recommendations based on vendor qualifications and specifications.
  • Execute contracts and Purchase Orders (POs) up to approved limits, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
  • Manage and update the procure-to-pay process by coordinating drawing approvals, PO change orders, receipts, and invoice payments.
  • Act as a resource and promote procurement best practices to internal departments and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct vendor management functions, including qualification, approval, onboarding, performance reviews, and non-conformance resolution.
  • Coordinate the ordering, relief, and shipment of inventory goods with Inventory personnel, ensuring efficient logistical operations.
  • Assist in work order reconciliation and close-out activity within established timelines.
  • Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure timely receipt of goods and payment of vendor invoices within accounting periods.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, or similar field preferred.
  • 0-2 years relevant experience for Buyer I, 2-4 years for Buyer II, and 4+ years for Buyer III.
  • Effective communication and influencing skills, both written and oral, with the ability to share information and ideas clearly and concisely with a range of audiences.
  • Proficient in database development/management.
Benefits
  • 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for-Dollar Company Match
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 9 Paid holidays
  • 2 Floating holidays
  • Educational assistance
  • Paid time off accrual
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other protected category.

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