Procurement Agent I

1 week ago

Salt Lake City, UT, United States Investment Farms Full time

Summary:

AgReserves, Inc. is seeking a customer service-oriented Procurement Agent to work closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and suppliers to ensure that the company has the resources it needs to operate efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze purchasing trends and patterns to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements, as well as identify, negotiate, and execute procurement initiatives.
  • Manage RFPs, RFQs, and bids for procurement projects across applicable sublocations and states.
  • Negotiate contract terms and conditions with suppliers and vendors to ensure favorable pricing and delivery terms.
  • Prepare sourcing events, qualify vendors, and negotiate terms and conditions.
  • Prepare and issue purchase orders, maintain accurate purchasing record documentation, expedite delivery, ensure vendors are appropriately set up before issuing purchase order.
  • Partner with vendors and other teams to ensure alignment of planning, forecasting, budgeting, contracts, supplier management, invoicing and resolve and problems or discrepancies.
  • Participate regularly in procurement related training and provide support to operations.
  • Gather real-time customer feedback to ensure the team is reducing costs and adding value to operations.
  • Support procurement of both capital and operating budget items, when assigned.
  • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or other relevant industry certification a plus.
  • Previous procurement experience preferred and preferably in the agriculture industry.
  • Knowledge of purchasing and contract practices, legal applications, and financial analysis including familiarity with federal and state procurement regulations.
  • Working knowledge of process improvement using Six Sigma or similar quality assurance disciplines.
  • Strong computer skills and familiarity with or ability to learn technical systems and tools.
  • Strong demonstrated interpersonal, troubleshooting, multitasking, and communication skills.
  • Able to work overtime to support critical business needs.
  • #ARI


AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site:https://www.agreserves.com/benefits/. AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.

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