Procurement Specialist
Buyer job in Ada, OK
Korn Ferry has partnered with a leading building materials manufacturer to identify a Procurement Specialist to be based out of their Ada, Oklahoma facility.
The Procurement Specialist is a high visibility role that will be responsible for coordinating the operational and tactical procurement of local goods & services including: contract implementation, category strategy execution, and communicating supplier performance through the procurement team.
Duties
Maintain close business relationships with local management to anticipate procurement needs and take appropriate action to ensure optimized cost of goods and services.
Identify local saving opportunities in conjunction with operations.
Ensure global & local policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the Procurement of goods and services.
Carry on RFx process according to procurement policies.
Measure performance through KPI's according to existing templates.
Support local businesses with goods and services agreements for main plant operations equipment and parts.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree preferred
5 years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy.
Ability to write procurement contracts
Ability to understand the technical aspects of Amrize's product lines from a procurement perspective.
SAP experience is preferred.
SE: 510769778
Associate Buyer - Footwear
Buyer job in Saint Louis, MO
About us Rural King is America's Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 150 locations across 17 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.
One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.
At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
How we reward you
401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
Healthcare plans to support your needs
Virtual doctor visits
Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic's Complex Care Program
15% Associate Discount
Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Program
Associate Assistance Program
RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
24/7 Chaplaincy Services
Company paid YMCA Family Membership
What You'll Do
As an Associate Buyer you will be collaborating with the Buyer to drive all facets of product assortment, financial planning, and vendor partnerships of the category with strong collaboration with their integrated cross-functional team.
Work alongside a team of talented professionals who are passionate about their work and strive for excellence every day.
Lead and drive impactful projects that directly contribute to the success and growth of Rural King.
Collaborate with Buyers, Inventory Planners, and Sourcing to support driving sales, managing inventory, and achieving the financial goals of the department.
Maintain vendor and product information (style, SKU, pricing UPC, etc.) in internal measurement unit (IMU).
Set up new vendors, items, and initial orders for seasonal and/or basic programs.
Monitor Purchase Orders (PO's) for on-time shipping and fulfillment percentage and follow up with vendors as needed.
Maintain order files and execute PO cleanup.
Relationships
Develop strong vendor partnerships.
Partner with suppliers on product development, as well as the Global Sourcing department on private product label development, as needed.
Responsible for program management of co-op, vendor allowances, and promotional strategies.
Negotiate all pricing, vendor terms, and opportunity buys.
Oversee and manage communication with Stores and Distribution Centers.
Partner with Logistics and DC for most efficient flow of product to stores.
Visit RK Stores to establish open communication and understanding store challenges.
Product
Stay abreast of market dynamics and competition.
Manage pricing, sales, and profit margin of products to plan.
Identify new opportunities to deliver products the customer wants and needs.
Conduct category reviews as needed (2-3 per year).
Develop seasonal merchandise assortments along with pricing and merchandising plans.
Planning/Analysis
Place, track and insure complete and on-time delivery of all new store orders.
Maintain detailed current knowledge of sales, inventory, and profit trends for your area.
Generate and leverage reports for effective decision making.
Complete assortment planning and product lifecycles.
Collaborate to create financial plans (open to buy) that will align with organizational goals.
Optimize "in stock" on basic items.
Identify poor performing items and categories and reduce inventory and liabilities.
Partner with an Inventory Analyst to determine sales, inventory and turn goals including preseason flow plans and projections.
Advertising and Promotion
Develop and submits advertising and promotional plans that deliver increases in sales and store traffic
Ensure accuracy of print advertising and product in stock to 98.5%
Collaborate with the E-Commerce Buyer to identify assortment, placement, promotions, and marketing strategies
Store Planning
Provide timely direction on new SKU's and new programs to Store Planning to develop and maintain accurate planograms
Ensure planograms are appropriate to volume and space of stores and grouped for volume levels
Team Leadership
Learn to lead the team to drive sales, manage inventory, and achieve the financial goals of the department
Learn to create and communicate a strategic vision for the department, including visual merchandising strategies
Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King's Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Essential Qualities for Success
At least 1-3 years of retail experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn ERP and other systems.
Comfortable navigating computer systems and software to assist customers or manage activities.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
Strong communication and persuasive skills to negotiate and influence stakeholders at various levels in the organization.
Strong understanding of retail business practices.
Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and address challenges that may arise in relationships.
Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance, adapting schedules and plans as necessary.
Adaptable in response to changing priorities, unexpected challenges, and evolving business needs.
Physical Requirements
Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
Capability to lift 15 pounds periodically.
Ability to navigate and access all facilities.
Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices.
Close vision for computer-related activities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The pay range for this position is $55.000 - $72,740 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. To learn more about our benefits, review here
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired associates. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit *********************
Procurement Manager (Solar)
Buyer job in Saint Louis, MO
About Us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
This position serves as the overall Project Leader for the jobs in which they are involved. Responsibilities range from project set up, project buy out, contract execution and compliance, material procurement, progress tracking, material invoice approval, responsible for project sequencing and scheduling, maintaining, and updating schedules, coordination, and communication with General Contractor, change order distribution/tracking, coordination with Estimators, cost report job forecasting, overall project fiscal responsibility.
The Specifics of the Role
Serve as primary/initial contact to key suppliers and trade partners on projects.
Work closely with accounting to establish and manage a schedule of values for progress billing.
Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers on project schedules.
Build relationships with key suppliers and trade partners.
Prequalify new suppliers and subcontractors.
Identify opportunities for change orders and establish cost where applicable.
Prepare, issue and track change order status for material above and beyond the original contract.
Develop and negotiate purchase orders on new jobs to ensure the scope of work is consistent with the estimate and design specifications
Minimize job site and schedule problems wherever possible and minimize cost impact of potential back charges.
Support preconstruction team in proposal phase of projects.
Ensure department achieves goals through management and leadership mentality.
Coordination with on site project team ensuring material is being delivered in accordance with contract.
Mentoring Project Coordinator's.
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or Engineering discipline preferred.
5+ years of experience.
Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
Ability to identify, assimilate and comprehend the critical elements of a situation to extract and interpret implications of courses of actions to attend to details of a problem.
Effectiveness in planning and controlling work, motivating, and developing subordinates, improving work methods and results, encouraging and supporting suggestions for work improvements, etc.
Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts.
Plans for and uses resources efficiently, always looks for ways to reduce costs.
Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
Leads through change and adversity, makes the tough call when needed, builds consensus when appropriate, motivates and encourages others.
Operates within the organization's formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others' roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas across the organization.
Anticipates and resolves conflicts, turns team diversity into an advantage, uses unique team talents, defines processes and goals, works for consensus.
Establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities, acquires project resources, coordinates projects throughout the company, monitors project progress, and manages multiple projects.
Knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
Energetic and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
Knowledge and understanding of utility scale solar and storage projects.
Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite, On-Screen Estimating software, and ACC Build.
Some Things You Should Know
This position will be based out of St. Louis, MO
No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
The pace is fast!
Why Clayco?
2025 Best Places to Work - St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
2025 ENR Midwest - Midwest Contractor (#1).
2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms - Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors - Green Contractor (Top 3).
2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Contractor Procurement Specialist
Buyer job in Fenton, MO
Job DescriptionDescription:
At Life Couriers, we deeply understand and care about life‘s critical moments - to save lives. We are here to deliver the world‘s most time-critical diagnostics and therapies. Wherever logistics can make the biggest difference to a patient‘s life, you‘ll find us first. We aim to be the world‘s foremost group of life sciences logistics experts and we are committed to constantly pushing ourselves and the market towards new solutions for the benefit of patients. Life Couriers offers customized supply chain solutions by integrating specialized logistics services, providing a seamless customer experience.
The Contractor Procurement Specialist will be responsible for finding, attracting, and contracting with quality and compliant businesses that make it easier for our operational staff to provide best-in-class service to our external clients and patients and to do so at the lowest realistic cost of acquisition.
Responsibilities:
Creating, amending, and removing targeted Independent Contractor (IC) solicitations in the applicant tracking system as well as other online sites, all with compliant IC language.
Become a high-level user of our contract management platform and coordinate the flow of master ICs and sub-contractors through the contracting process.
Understand and audit required forms in contact management platform for each IC prior to authorizing their active IC status.
Complete contracting checklists for each IC that will require approval before going active in dispatching software.
Manage the background check and drug screening process for ICs and seek additional approval for irregular results.
Update dispatch software with complete and accurate new IC profiles and timely terminate inactive and non-eligible ICs in dispatch software and our contract management platform as directed by regional managers.
Provide support for fleets in a “back-up” or “secondary” role.
Facilitate the scheduling of onboarding with the related region so that the IC and the region agree on a date and time to complete onboarding.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external team members while providing superb customer service.
Other responsibilities as assigned by management.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 9:30am to 6pm
Compensation: $19-$24 per hour (equivalent to approximately $40,000-$50,000 annually based on a standard 40-hour work week).
Requirements:
Skills Required:
Has a flexible work schedule to support business needs.
Organizational skills and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially - work independently to attain goals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills, particularly with MS Excel, Word, Teams and PowerPoint.
Must be able to operate efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without losing sight of timeframes and deadlines.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications.
Travel & Work Conditions:
Primarily sedentary.
Occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree and/or 1-3 years of recruiting experience preferred.
2+ years experience in an administrative role preferred.
2+ years of customer service experience or call center experience.
Work Authorization:
Must be authorized to work in the United States without any type of work authorization or work sponsorship now or in the future.
Safety Sensitive Position:
No.
What we offer:
Weekly pay
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance are available to employee on the first of the following month after hire
401(k) with match
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Company paid and optional Life Insurance
Optional Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Indemnity Insurance
Paid Time Off & Sick Pay
Advancement opportunities in a fast-growing organization
Life Couriers is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Life Couriers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Parts Buyer
Buyer job in Sullivan, MO
Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the Maintenance staff by providing parts from inventory and billing them to the associated WOs, procuring parts from suppliers for needed repairs in a timely and efficient manner, and by answering the phone, and dispatching mechanics or Supervisors to breakdowns when needed.
Data entry on WOs including: mechanic labor hours, parts used, additional costs associated with the repairs, as well as repair descriptions.
Generate purchase orders from automatically generated requisitions for stock parts and stock items without electronic inventory tracking
Secure price quotes from several vendors for each item ordered, making sure to be efficient and economically responsible
Work closely with the Menards buying staff to acquire parts and supplies via our preferred vendors when possible.
Package and ship items to repair facilities
Receive packages from vendors which includes: comparing the part received to the part ordered, as well as verifying quantities, making sure the parts are properly labeled and correctly stocked in their designated locations.
Requesting information from and setting up accounts with new vendors for products and repair services
Always strive to make improvements in the system, but also be aware of the systems limitations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stopping bending, climbing, and lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward
Warehouse environment can expose Team Members to temperature fluctuations (hot/cold), noise, dust, and uneven walking surfaces.
Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently; lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
Strong organization skills a must
Must have strong computer skills and able to enter data accurately and efficiently
Must be a focused and determined worker
Must be reliable and responsible
Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally on the phone as well as in person
Must be a Team Player and able to work one-on-one with other Team Members
Buyer
Buyer job in Abilene, KS
JOB PURPOSE
This position is responsible for a variety of fundamental purchasing procedures in accordance with established guidelines. This position requires strong customer service skills.
LEVEL OF AUTHORITY
Performs routine duties independently in accordance with established policies and procedures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Most of the work is performed in a fast-paced office setting with frequent interruptions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Conduct transactions involved in the procurement of quality materials, supplies, and services in accordance with approved requisitions and procedures.
Obtain quotes, negotiate purchases within prescribed dollar limits, and perform follow-up work on orders placed.
Ensure supplier's compliance with terms of purchase and delivery of items.
Review and approve price variances and invoice holds to meet accounts payable (AP) requirements.
Review replenishment orders to maintain adequate inventory to meet demand
Review stock forecasts and make best judgement to maintain correct inventory based on season and demand
Investigate supplier's capability to furnish materials, finished parts, or service performance.
Develop reliable sources of supply.
Complete and organize required forms, records, or correspondence.
Assist Purchasing Manager to initiate and develop ground work for major contracts beneficial to the company.
Contribute to department goals by meeting or exceeding quarterly expectations.
Assist Purchasing Manager with development of company purchasing activity on major purchasing projects, capital equipment, and product components.
Maintain effective communication and harmonious working relations with all company personnel.
Follow all departmental procedures and policies. Recommend changes to procedure for Purchasing Manager approval.
Follow all safety rules and regulations; keep work environment clean and free of hazard.
Update and maintain vendor catalog (price, description, etc.)
Schedule incoming freight
Investigate item returns.
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance and inventories.
Monitor shipments to ensure that good come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
Negotiate and administer contracts with supplier, vendors, and other representatives.
Prepare purchase orders, solicits bids and reviews requisitions for goods.
Reviews catalogs, and other resources to locate necessary goods and services.
Study sales records and inventory levels of current inventory to develop strategic purchasing programs.
Collaborates with operational teams and vendors to develop agreements and process quality standards for the handling of products.
Plans strategic buys on specific products (opportunity buys, blanket orders, etc.) specifically managing the vendor negotiation and operations impact of those purchases.
Analyzes purchasing to identify opportunity areas for cost reductions and operations cost containment.
Negotiates with vendors to achieve better cost structures and works with internal departments to reduce costs of handling products.
Responsible for sourcing quality, cost and operational impact of incoming inventory,
Utilize highest standard of integrity and ethical business practices as basis for decisions, actions and relationships with vendors
Researching and sourcing raw material to aid in negotiation with various manufactures and/or vendors
Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes
QUALIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, competency, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Technical
High school diploma or equivalent, minimum 1 year of retail/wholesale buying experience.
Possess an in-depth knowledge of Ag machine parts and vendor resources.
Intermediate computer proficiency working with Microsoft Office.
Mathematical skills necessary to perform essential calculations.
Ability to multi-task and organize orders for referral.
Physical
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and exert 10 pounds of force frequently; 20 pounds of force occasionally (Level 2 - Light Work).
Ability to use computer workstation, including keyboard and visual display terminal, for extended periods of time.
Ability to move about the office and warehouse areas to access files, office equipment, and interact with employees.
Ability to listen to and understand information through spoken words and sentences.
Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
It is the policy of Abilene Machine not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
Auto-ApplyBuyer - Springfield Remanufacturing Corp. (SRC)
Buyer job in Springfield, MO
At Springfield Remanufacturing Corp. (SRC), we understand the power of our employee owners. Our commitment to open book management ensures that every member of the SRC family contributes to our success and enjoys the rewards. We firmly believe that a sense of ownership among employees leads to success for all.
Embark on a unique and exciting journey with our employee-owned company. Immerse yourself in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We don't just talk about enhancing the quality of life - we live it. Our dedication to creating wealth for our employee owners is matched only by our commitment to community engagement. These actions define our legacy.
Why Choose Us:
Join a collaborative and supportive team environment that values your contributions.
Develop your skills and expertise in a production role that offers opportunities for growth.
Play a vital role in our commitment to delivering top-notch products to our customers.
Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic supply chain team? We're looking for a motivated Buyer to join us in a role that's essential to ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality. As a Buyer, you'll play a crucial role in the production process, responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the Company's needs for production materials and services as well as some indirect supplies such as burden supplies.
What You'll Do:
Processes requisitions for supplies, researches products, clarifies specifications, documents competitive bidding, types purchase orders
Purchase, plan, and expedite materials and supplies for use in the manufacturing process and operation of the business.
Qualify and approve suppliers of services and products ensuring their ability to provide a quality product with 100% on-time delivery
Ensure appropriate documentation is available allowing the Quality Department to inspect and approve supplier samples
Additional Rewards:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Weekly Pay
Exceptional health benefits
Vacation and Holiday pay
5% 401(k) Match
Quarterly Bonus program
Training and Advancement
Outstanding Company Culture
100% Tuition Reimbursement
If you're ready to step into an environment where your dedication is recognized, your efforts are rewarded, and your growth is nurtured, then apply now to become a valued Buyer. Join us at SRC and become a driving force in our journey towards excellence. Are you prepared to make your mark?
Auto-ApplyASSOCIATE BUYER- Little Rock Service Center
Buyer job in Little Rock, AR
Job Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
Assisting in the negotiations for purchases, materials and services required by the company at the best price, highest quality and best delivery possible consistent with corporate policies and procedures.
Accomplishes sourcing primary, and where applicable, a secondary list of approved vendors for type of products assigned. Enters and manages purchase orders in Corridor system.
Continuously monitors orders for delivery schedules, price changes, or other changes to the purchase order and promptly advises department originating order of current delivery status.
Works with customers and vendors to make the appropriate shipping modes to ascertain timely deliveries of parts.
Maintains the integrity and validity of the open purchase order reports and records, which includes part numbers, pricing, delivery dates, etc.
Interfaces and coordinates material requirements, lead times, optimum purchase quantities and prices with the supervisor to maximize the service level to users.
Communicates with user groups to determine potential change in usage patterns or possible phase out of current items demands.
Maintains working knowledge of all interfacing areas within the company to insure continuity of material and paperwork flow.
Engage vendors and suppliers to determine make vs. buying options, as well as finding solutions for operations.
Gathers required communication and information for all parts and work orders.
Position Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of purchasing to include demand management, sourcing, and/or supplier relationship management with preference to the aviation field or the ability to learn.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Maintain effective working relationships with vendors and company personnel at all levels.
Strong skills in data analytics, creating and communicating reports, etc.
Procurement Specialist (56321)
Buyer job in Wentzville, MO
Job Details Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree/Bachelors Salary Range: $29.68 - $31.37 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Purchasing - Procurement Description The Procurement Specialist plays a key role in helping City departments obtain the goods and services they need through cost-effective, transparent, and competitive purchasing processes. This position involves specialized work of considerable difficulty, requiring strong independent judgment, attention to detail, and expertise in public procurement.
The Procurement Specialist partners closely with departments across the City, ensuring each purchasing action meets legal requirements, aligns with policy, and delivers the best value to our community.
Essential Job Duties
* Provide respectful, professional, and positive service in all interactions with co-workers, internal and external customers, community members, and the general public.
* Maintain a positive and productive work environment while ensuring compliance with City, Department, and Division policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
* Collaborate with departments to develop proper specifications, scope of work, and descriptions for needed commodities or services; determine appropriate solicitation methods and timelines to maximize value.
* Prepare solicitation documents, including Invitations for Bid, Requests for Quotation, Requests for Proposal, Requests for Qualifications, and contracts with standard and specialized terms and conditions.
* Manage procurement processes from project initiation through bidding, contract award, performance monitoring, and close-out; renew or rebid contracts approaching expiration.
* Conduct solicitations, including hosting pre-bid meetings, serving as the point of contact for vendor inquiries, performing bid openings, and analyzing bid/proposal responses for compliance and accuracy.
* Review departmental evaluations and recommendations to ensure alignment with Procurement policies.
* Research legal requirements, regulatory guidelines, and procurement best practices; develop compliant plans and recommendations with guidance from the Procurement Manager.
* Review vendor contracts and/or develop City contracts, ensuring inclusion of performance requirements, termination clauses, payment terms, insurance, bonding, prevailing wage provisions, and all necessary attachments.
* Review and approve designated requisitions for policy compliance; process all Purchase Orders. Serve as backup to convert requisitions into purchase orders and distribute them accordingly.
* Administer the Procurement Credit Card (ProCard) Program, including employee assistance and training.
* Provide guidance and training to staff regarding Procurement Policy, procedures, ProCard use, and electronic requisition/purchase order processes.
* Serve as backup for surplus property activities, including asset verification, approvals routing, online auctions, communication with end users, coordinating item pickup, and processing documentation.
* Maintain City vehicle title records; obtain titles for newly purchased vehicles and renew all confidential license plates.
* Assist with file management by scanning, routing, and filing documents; administering contracts post-award; tracking renewals; and seeking guidance on contractual issues.
* Prepare recommendations on bids and contracts for the Procurement Manager.
* Update report data and generate various reports as needed.
* Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance departmental performance.
* Perform all job duties safely and in compliance with City safety policies and procedures.
Why Join the City of Wentzville?
The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, five personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.
To see the full Job Description, Click Here
This job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received.
Qualifications
Job Qualifications - Education, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.
* Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Management, or related field required.
* Additional job experience in the field may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* Minimum of two years of related experience required. Experience in a public sector purchasing and contract environment preferred.
* Additional job-related advanced degrees or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.
* Knowledge of state and federal laws as applicable to local government bids and contracts. Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work, as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve challenging issues by interpreting policy and intent.
* Ability to oversee defined projects, programs, and processes.
* Ability to apply advanced thinking to complete work, and to work independently with little supervision.
* Ability to use good judgment, make responsible decisions, and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
* Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
* Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing, and in person.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
* Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty. Job requires being reliable, responsible and dependable.
Direct Material Buyer
Buyer job in Springfield, MO
Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.
At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.
Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.
Where you'll be:
This position will be based in Springfield, TN -hybrid work policy model.
Key Responsibilities:
Driving Direct Material Purchasing activity in the factory for the assigned components/service
Ensure maximum collaboration with the Commodity Team and implement the action plans within the PL, granting correct flow from factory into commodity organization.
Give input on production needs (e.g. volumes increase)
Report on possible bottleneck at operative level (e.g. production/tool capacity etc.)
Ensure proper administration in the factory
Developing good relationships with preferred suppliers
Ensure execution of the sourcing activities and relevant information
Participate and support in build-up of purchasing strategies and ensure their execution
Participate and support in reaching KPI results
Keeping right up-to-date administration: price index management, manage billing discrepancies in cooperation with central accountancy
Supplier performance follow-up: ensure that the suppliers meet set agreements according and take corrective actions if necessary.
Coordinate new suppliers / parts and engineering changes with Materials, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and external suppliers.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, resolve problems, meet deadlines and performance objectives, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
Work directly with, and support initiatives and directives of, Electrolux Major Appliances North America (EMA-NA) commodity, global commodity, product line, sales, engineering, publications, and other teams toward best-in-class quality, delivery, and cost.
Regularly analyze supplier quality, delivery, and cost metrics to develop and engage for improvement.
Effectively and tactfully communicate verbally and in writing with external suppliers as well as internal resources to successfully sell initiatives and develop / deliver on actionable objectives.
Review and analyze materials supplied to identify more cost-effective opportunities; lead cross-functional and remotely located teams to implement and realize improvements.
Internalize EMA policies and practices, and successfully communicate and enforce with suppliers as well as internal resources to deliver on EMA strategic objectives.
Ensure that decisions happen in the best interest of Electrolux and get executed
Minimum Qualifications
BS Degree in Business or Engineering preferred
2 years of progressive responsibility in a business function
Basic knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings of component parts preferred
Expertise in supplier processes and cost drivers strongly preferred
Experience in project leadership
Benefits highlights:
Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services
Family-friendly benefits
Insurance policy plan
Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path
Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
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Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through ******************************. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Auto-ApplyPurchasing Agent
Buyer job in Bentonville, AR
Safety/Security Status: None SUMMARY This position manages all activities involved with procuring goods and services, (raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, professional services, and all other purchased items) for the City of Bentonville. This position actively manages contracts and purchases for compliance with Federal, State, and local law. The position requires critical thinking, effective communication, time management, self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and professionalism.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change in order to meet City needs or operation requirements. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned.
Plans, organizes, and manages the activities of the Purchasing Department to provide a procurement process for approximately $200,000,000.00 worth of goods and services, including $106,000,000.00 of utility power/water/sanitation payments, throughout the year ensuring that purchases meet City Ordinances, State laws, Federal laws, and best practices. This duty is performed daily.
Regularly communicates and coordinates with City Departments regarding bids, projects, contract compliance, policy compliance, and all other purchasing activities. This duty is performed daily.
Communicates with vendors regarding purchasing through the City, which includes marketing offerings such as Vendor Introduction Meetings, expos, and other avenues of attracting vendors to do business with the City. This duty is performed weekly.
Reviews requisitions of all expenditures for compliance with the City Purchasing Policy and approves those over dollar amount specified by policy. This duty is performed daily.
Maintains current knowledge of new laws, best practices, and other items related to all aspects of job duties. Responsible for maintaining and updating the Purchasing Policy according to changes necessary due to process improvements or amendments and changes in applicable laws; including directing City departments about purchasing compliance and the best way to utilize quotes, bids, and cooperative contracts. This duty is performed annually.
Prepare bid documents and distributes to vendors; managing the complete procurement process, which includes, but is not limited to public notification (advertisement), responses to questions, hosting public pre-bid meetings, amendments to documents and/or timelines, hosting public bid openings, full bid evaluation and any necessary steps (including acceptance and/or rejection of bids, allowable corrections, and all other necessary processes). This duty is performed weekly.
Manages City's IDIQ contracts to ensure compliance with monetary thresholds approved by City Council This duty is performed weekly.
Administers the City auction process and advises departments regarding the legal disposal of surplus goods. This duty is performed monthly.
Manages software implementation for any Purchasing Department related software and assists in the implementation of software for related activities, such as implementations that may be managed by the Finance Department. This is performed on an as needed basis.
Responsible for performing all Purchasing related year end close procedures in the financial software. This is performed on an annual basis.
Reviews City Council agenda items for purchasing related documentation. This duty is performed bi-weekly.
Manages and oversees the City's online ordering memberships, and vendor portals. This includes identification, evaluation, and implementation of memberships or accounts that would improve City-wide efficiency in purchasing. This duty is performed monthly.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises 1-3 Purchasing Specialists in the Purchasing Department.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in business administration, purchasing management, procurement or a related field and 5+ years of experience in the related field.; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Procurement Officer
(CPPO) or other Purchasing certification preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the legal community.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to prepare and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Computer training in Microsoft Office.
Intermediate: Database, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing.
Intermediate: 10-key, Accounting, Contact Management, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet/Excel.
Preference for familiarity with MUNIS.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Under minimal supervision and direction where a definite objective is set up or standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone planning and arranging own work, referring only unusual cases to supervisor. Ability to initiate problem solving independently without supervisor guidance or direction.
PLANNING Autonomy with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work and work of the Purchasing Department.
ACCURACY Probable errors would not likely be detected until they reached another department, office, or patron, and would then require considerable time and effort to correct the situation. Frequently, possibility of error that would affect the organization's prestige and relationship with the public to a major extent.
WORKING CONDITIONS Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level, plus a minimum of distractions. Periodically exposed to such elements as intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms; frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and color vision.
Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Associate Material Buyer
Buyer job in Topeka, KS
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking an Associate Material Buyer to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals.
The Associate Buyer at the United States Postal Service (USPS) Central Repair Facility (CRF) in Topeka, KS. The CRF is a depot repair facility for USPS mail processing, delivery, and bulk mail systems repairable parts. Examples: repairing printed circuit boards, electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to component level. The CRF provides depot level maintenance for essential automation, mechanization, retail and bulk mail processing systems used in all mail processing and retail installations.
Our Associate Buyer sources and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Specific tasks include:
Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives
Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes
Confers with suppliers determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules
Includes processing material requests, preparing purchase orders along with supporting documentation (including item description and justification), contacting vendors to secure best pricing and availability, maintenance of established follow-up program, expediting delivery on critical items and associated record keeping
May prepare bid packages
Receives guidance and advice from the Material Buyer
Performs other related tasks as assigned
#CRF2025
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
High School graduate or equivalent plus four years additional education and/or experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
U.S. Citizenship
Knowledge of business practices and purchasing procedures to include purchasing terms and conditions.
Familiarity with supply chain, to include procurement, inventory management, reverse inventory, and logistics
Proficiency using windows based applications and software (Microsoft Office). Basic typing skills are necessary
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to justify procurement in writing
Ability to solve problems
Possess good inter-personal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
APICS, ISM, or similar certification
ISO 9001 or LSS training and/or experience or certification
Experience with government contracts / purchasing
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
The physical activity of this position may include crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing
Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range The rate / range per hour below represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range 24.14 EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Auto-ApplyPROCUREMENT COORDINATOR
Buyer job in Little Rock, AR
The Procurement Coordinator will assist in the preparation of procurement documents, including requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations for bids (IFBs), purchase orders, and contracts. Review procurement requests from departments, ensuring they are complete and comply with state regulations before processing. Coordinate the release of procurement solicitations and ensure vendors receive proper instructions for submitting proposals or bids. Assist in tracking and managing procurement milestones, including vendor selection, contract award, and delivery timelines. Provide information and guidance to vendors regarding procurement policies, procedures, and requirements. Ensure that vendors are in compliance with the terms and conditions outlined in contracts. Monitor procurement transactions and follow up on outstanding orders to ensure timely delivery and completion. Assist in managing the inventory of goods and supplies, ensuring proper documentation and tracking for accounting purposes. Maintain organized records of procurement activities and transactions, ensuring compliance with audit standards. Support contract administration by monitoring contract terms and conditions to ensure that vendors fulfill their obligations. Review contracts for accuracy and completeness before final approval and execution. Assist in tracking contract renewal dates, amendments, and changes, ensuring all updates are documented and communicated appropriately. Assist in preparing procurement reports, including tracking procurement budgets, spending, and vendor performance. Compile procurement data for management review, identifying trends, savings opportunities, and areas for improvement.
This position requires on-site employment with no remote or hybrid options available.
Education and Professional Work Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, or a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in procurement, contract management, or a related field is required.
Preferred Qualification
2 years of experience with Arkansas Government Procurement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Understanding of procurement practices and procedures, including familiarity with state procurement laws and regulations.
* Ability to review and process procurement documents, ensuring compliance with departmental and state guidelines.
* High attention to detail, with the ability to review procurement documents and vendor contracts for accuracy and completeness.
* Ability to track and maintain procurement records and documentation in an organized manner.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with vendors, internal teams, and senior management.
* Ability to clearly communicate procurement policies, processes, and timelines to external stakeholders.
* Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
* Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring the timely completion of procurement processes.
* Ability to identify and resolve issues in the procurement process, such as discrepancies in orders or contract performance issues.
Job Responsibilities and Expected Results
* Assists with RFPs, IFBs and contracts.
* Prepares purchase orders.
* Ensure that vendors are in compliance with the terms and conditions outlined in contracts.
* Assist in managing the inventory of goods and supplies, ensuring proper documentation and tracking for accounting purposes.
* Assist in tracking contract renewal dates, amendments, and changes, ensuring all updates are documented and communicated appropriately.
* Assist in preparing procurement reports, including tracking procurement budgets, spending, and vendor performance.
* Other duties as assigned.
Position Information
Job Series: Procurement
Classification: Procurement Coordinator - Career Path
Class Code: PPR02P
Pay Grade: SGS07
Salary Range: $57,351 - $84,879
Job Summary
The Procurement Coordinator plays a vital role in the state government procurement process by managing and facilitating the acquisition of goods and services required by the department. This position ensures compliance with state procurement laws, regulations, and internal policies while providing support for the day-to-day procurement functions. The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the preparation of procurement documents, processing orders, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring that all procurement activities are completed efficiently, transparently, and in a timely manner.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of procurement documents, including requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations for bids (IFBs), purchase orders, and contracts. Review procurement requests from departments, ensuring they are complete and comply with state regulations before processing. Coordinate the release of procurement solicitations and ensure vendors receive proper instructions for submitting proposals or bids. Assist in tracking and managing procurement milestones, including vendor selection, contract award, and delivery timelines. Provide information and guidance to vendors regarding procurement policies, procedures, and requirements. Ensure that vendors are in compliance with the terms and conditions outlined in contracts. Monitor procurement transactions and follow up on outstanding orders to ensure timely delivery and completion. Assist in managing the inventory of goods and supplies, ensuring proper documentation and tracking for accounting purposes. Maintain organized records of procurement activities and transactions, ensuring compliance with audit standards. Support contract administration by monitoring contract terms and conditions to ensure that vendors fulfill their obligations. Review contracts for accuracy and completeness before final approval and execution. Assist in tracking contract renewal dates, amendments, and changes, ensuring all updates are documented and communicated appropriately. Assist in preparing procurement reports, including tracking procurement budgets, spending, and vendor performance. Compile procurement data for management review, identifying trends, savings opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of procurement practices and procedures, including familiarity with state procurement laws and regulations. Ability to review and process procurement documents, ensuring compliance with departmental and state guidelines. High attention to detail, with the ability to review procurement documents and vendor contracts for accuracy and completeness. Ability to track and maintain procurement records and documentation in an organized manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with vendors, internal teams, and senior management. Ability to clearly communicate procurement policies, processes, and timelines to external stakeholders. Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring the timely completion of procurement processes. Ability to identify and resolve issues in the procurement process, such as discrepancies in orders or contract performance issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, or a related field, plus two (2) year of experience in procurement, contract management, or a related field is required.
Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee's demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.
Licensure/Certifications
N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock
Food Procurement Specialist
Buyer job in Oklahoma City, OK
Who We Are The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's mission is to lead a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to food security. We are committed to remain on the front lines, along with our community-based partners, to provide nutritious food and resources for Oklahomans facing hunger. Job Description Where strategy meets service-and every connection feeds a community. Do you love building relationships, solving logistical puzzles and making a real difference in people's lives? If you're a connector, a communicator and an advocate for food access, we want you on our team! As our Food Procurement Specialist, you will be the bridge between generous food donors and the families who need them most. You will cultivate partnerships with retailers, food industry leaders and community collaborators-ensuring that nutritious food flows efficiently and equitably across our service area. You will also be a behind-the-scenes hero, coordinating with warehouse teams, tracking inventory and reviewing data to keep our sourcing strategy exceptional and sustainable. A Day in the Life Donor and Partner Engagement Build, manage and steward relationships with food donors, retail partners and community collaborators. Identify and cultivate new food and product donors to expand the organization's reach. Coordinate with the Sourcing Manager to oversee retail store partnerships and optimize donation volume. Provide timely updates to donors on the impact of their contributions. Community and Partnership Development Coordinate with partner agencies and retail stores to maintain effective working relationships. Resolve operational challenges and ensure consistency across the donation network. Create and distribute materials that explain donation program procedures and expectations. Logistics and Inventory Coordination Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure smooth intake of donated food and products. Implement strategies that improve inventory efficiency and minimize food waste. Maintain accurate data in the product acquisition system to aid transparency and reporting needs. Monitor donations against sourcing goals and budget guidelines. Reporting and Accountability Prepare reports for internal leadership and external partners to communicate program outcomes. Ensure complete and accurate donor documentation to meet compliance and audit standards. Present data on donation impact to inform planning and enhance donor engagement efforts. External Relations and Outreach Represent the organization at community events to encourage food donations and strategic partnerships. Coordinate with external contacts on initiatives that enhance food sourcing goals. Promote awareness of the organization's mission through outreach, giving campaigns and volunteer opportunities.
Required Qualifications
How you have spent your time:
* Obtaining an associate degree or working for at least 2 years in a relevant field.
* Working in supply chain management or a related field for at least 1 year.
* Working in the food industry for at least 1 year.
Other Qualifications:
* Reliable transportation.
* Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
* Use office applications and database software. Able to learn new software systems.
Preferred Qualifications
How you have spent your time:
* Obtaining a bachelor's degree or working for at least 4 years in a relevant field.
* Working in the food industry for at least 3 years.
* Working in supply chain management or a related field for at least 3 years.
Your Environment
Environmentally controlled with no exposure to extreme changes in the weather, and limited exposure to humidity/moisture relative to atmospheric condition variations. No exposure to dust, chemicals, gases, fumes, smoke, excessive noise and/or vibrations. Work generally performed in an office environment. Travel may be required for assignments, meetings and training. Weekend and/or holiday hours may be required.
Physical Demands
The company will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Utilize multi-limb coordination and flexibility combined with control precision to perform fine motor skills including: finger manipulation, grasping, feeling, arm-hand steadiness, in order to push, pull or lift objects. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Utilizes multi-limb coordination to balance on even surfaces, stoop, kneel, stand, and walk, reach over shoulders or below the knees. Must employ the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the company's Environmental, Health and Safety policies.
We'll Take Care of You
The Regional Food Bank offers a combination of competitive benefit plans and work-life assistance:
* 100% paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and basic life insurance.
* Long-term disability
* Supplemental life insurance
* 401(K) retirement plan
* Paid parental leave
* Flexible spending accounts
* Holiday savings program
* Paid time off (based on years of service) and 11 paid holidays plus three floating holidays.
* Wellness events
Benefits will vary depending on the type of position and are subject to change at the discretion of the Regional Food Bank.
EEO Statement
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is an Equal Employment Opportunity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Procurement Coordinator
Buyer job in Kansas City, MO
Who are we?
Jet Midwest is a full-service commercial aviation company, specializing in the sale and lease of commercial aircraft, engines, and parts as well as aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to the aviation industry.
Position Description:
Title: Procurement Coordinator
Status: Full Time
Department: Materials Operations
Summary:
The Materials Procurement Specialist is responsible for purchasing services, materials, supplies and product inventory to support the business operations of Jet Midwest Technik. This is a buyer role, which will work closely with department managers to source inventory and services needed for the operational readiness of each team including but not limited to: facilities, shipping, warehousing, administrative, technical services, and operational needs for local and remote locations.
The ideal candidate for this role will have leadership experience of colleagues and have a broad understanding of procurement “best practices” and exposure to a wide variety of purchasing duties, including goods and services necessary for the operations of the business along with the desire to lead projects to achieve schedule demands.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities included, but not limited to:
Perform research, qualification, selection, and purchase of various types of products and services necessary to the operational readiness of the facility and business operations
Negotiate pricing, quality of goods, deadlines, and expectations to ensure best value and timeliness of delivery is achieved
Create accurate purchase orders, track through delivery and work with suppliers, finance, receiving and other internal departments to assist with the review/resolution of discrepancies
Draft, seek budget approval, and submit requests for quotes
Initiate warranty claims between company and vendor as needed for defective or damaged materials
Interface with finance to administer vendor credits, receivable and/or payable requirements
Work closely with all departments - in particular, operations, quality, and receiving- to ensure accurate and timely response to internal and external customers
Actively engage in supplier improvement efforts by participating in supplier engagement and performance management discussions with suppliers
Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and other vendors
Maintaining a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always.
Responding promptly to customer inquiries.
Communicating with customers through various channels.
Acknowledging and resolving customer complaints.
Knowing our products inside and out so that you can answer questions.
Processing orders, forms, and requests.
Keeping records of customer interactions, transactions, comments, and complaints.
Communicating and coordinating with colleagues as necessary.
Providing feedback on the efficiency of the customer service process.
Ensure customer satisfaction and provide professional customer support.
Team leadership
Project management
Professional communication
Education & Experience:
A High School Diploma or equivalent
Supply chain/procurement experience
ERP system usage
Research, Negotiation, Prospecting, and Organization skills
Professional communication
Microsoft Office experience
Vendor Management System exposure
3+ years of experience in a broad Supply Chain or Purchasing Clerk, Buyer, or Coordinator role
Have Quantum ERP experience
Have Lean/Six Sigma training
Have earned formal negotiations training/certification
Have Microsoft PowerBI experience
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist, the employee will be seated at a desk, using a phone and computer, the majority of their workday. Less than 5% of their job duties will require the ability to: walk long distances, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The noise level is typically low, as consistent with an office environment. At times, some light lifting may be required, up to 10 lbs.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Stores Clerk Procurement position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of knowledge, skills, ability, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
EOE M/F/D/V
Benefits:
Eligibility for our comprehensive benefits program starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of full-time employment
401K with company match
Robust Paid Time Off
10 paid Holidays
Growth opportunities
Auto-ApplyDIRECTOR OF FINANCE & PURCHASING
Buyer job in Kansas City, MO
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Department: Finance & Purchasing
Grade: 360NM
Salary: DOQ
Job Duties:
Responsible for providing operational control for the Finance and Purchasing Department, and administrative oversight for the Budget Office through designing, recommending, implementing, and monitoring programs, policies, and procedures which maximize available resources and expenditures to maintain the County's fiscal integrity, and ensure adequate cash flow and the investment of idle funds.
Provides work direction and planning for subordinates, provides administrative oversight to the Budget Officer, and controls an annual department budget of more than $1,700,000
Ensures that payroll and vender disbursements are processed properly
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Master's Degree and/or CPA preferred
Three years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Auto-ApplyEngineered Equipment Purchasing Agent
Buyer job in Saint Louis, MO
Engineered Equipment Purchasing Agent Murphy Company, the Best Choice in Mechanical construction since 1907, is hiring an Engineered Equipment Purchasing Agent for our Purchasing team, located in our St. Louis, MO office. About Murphy Company Since 1907, Murphy Company has been a leading mechanical contractor in the St. Louis and Denver markets that provides its professionals the environment, opportunities, technology, and tools to experience a rewarding career. Being a company that prides itself on its core values of employee well-being, enduring relationships, and integrity and professionalism, we know it starts with our employees. We strongly believe our people are our most important asset, and we strive every day to make Murphy a great place to work as we build our clients' visions. We Are Looking For Someone Like You As an Engineered Equipment Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for purchasing HVAC, plumbing, and industrial engineered equipment for construction projects nationally, but particularly in the St. Louis, Missouri and Denver, Colorado marketplaces. Position could be based in either location. Your Day-to-Day at Murphy Company
Interface internally with estimators, project managers, designers, and engineers to obtain order requirements.
Solicit quotations and/or obtain bid time quotations from internal estimators.
Evaluate quotations to determine best value and compliance with project requirements.
Review construction drawings and technical specifications to assist estimators and project managers determine project requirements for equipment
Interface with vendors to negotiate and place orders.
Utilize our ERP system to issue purchase orders and approve invoices.
Obtain equipment submittals, coordinate the submittal routing process, and maintain documentation.
Track order status, expedite orders, and communicate order status with project staff.
Interact with vendors to resolve product failures and disputes.
Stay current with new product developments for engineered equipment in HVAC and Plumbing Industry
Stay current with personnel changes at equipment suppliers
Bring Your A-Game!
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical experience equivalent
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Some HVAC/mechanical design, mechanical equipment construction, or engineered equipment sales experience is desired. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Willingness to negotiate.
Limited travel
What We Will Bring to the Table
A collaborative, family-friendly work environment
Knowledge and expertise that has helped us grow and thrive for the last 115 years
Competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, including health and life insurance, a robust wellness program, 401(k), and profit sharing.
A personal time off plan that rivals our competitors
Purchasing Agent-Capital Projects & Engineering
Buyer job in Merriam, KS
SUMMARY: The Purchasing Agent specializes in capital projects & engineering services, managing the sourcing, pricing, and contract negotiations for these critical projects across all company locations. This role is critical in ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services essential for project success.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Capital Project & Engineering Procurement: Lead procurement efforts for capital projects and engineering events, ensuring timely sourcing of materials, equipment, and services to meet project schedules.
Analyze and support negotiation of long-term contracts with suppliers to find savings that reflect positively on the bottom line and deliver the best value to the organization.
Provide thorough estimating analysis & budgetary support
Perform market research to assist in making informed purchasing decisions.
Compose competitive bids for various items, equipment & material handling. Manage all testing efforts, prepare justification for change and appropriation requests and obtains all necessary approvals.
Negotiate and execute purchase orders or vendor contracts as needed to support the critical business needs.
Facilitate reporting to Accounting and various levels of management, related to turnarounds and capital projects.
Maintain supplier relationships.
Collaboratively develop plans for new supplier start up and assist operations with implementation.
Conduct all business with vendors in a professional, arms-length manner to ensure the integrity of the Company and its employees is not compromised.
Manage payments and contract balances for capital projects.
REQUIREMENTS:
College degree in business or supply chain preferred or must have equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of degree.
3+ years' purchasing experience required.
Analytically savvy with a strong attention to detail
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel software
Must possess strong written and oral communication skills, have the ability to prepare reports and business correspondence and present information.
Must able to effectively respond to questions from customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
Position will be based in Hugoton or Kansas City, KS. If based in Kansas City, travel up to 50% is required. If based in Hugoton, travel up to 25% is required.
Parts Purchaser
Buyer job in Oklahoma City, OK
At K&R Operating our employees are what makes the difference. As our industry changes one thing remains constant, great people make a great company, our success is due to the great people that work here. K&R Operating is staffed with certified, professional, and experienced full-service personnel capable of handling all equipment needs. Our technicians specialize in all makes and models of engines and compressors. Join us and be a part of the new standard!
Job Summary:
This position will be based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and reports to the Supply Chain Supervisor. The Parts Purchaser is responsible for procuring all parts within his/her assigned vendors while maximizing customer service levels. Assists with other projects as needed.
Our ideal candidate will have a solid working knowledge of supply chain processes, inventory control, procurement, and sourcing in the gas compression industry.
Duties and Responsibilities
Process basic purchasing/receiving/inventory transactions in a computer system (training provided)
Ensure supplier compliance with all company regulations and requirements, including documentation.
Monitor and review open purchase orders
Handle purchasing issues.
Must be able to work in a team environment as a contributing team member
Must be capable of working alone when required
Be available for on-call rotation
Present a professional image.
Maintain strong vendor relations.
Communicate with and support other departments.
Be responsible for resource and supply availability and timing.
Handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks.
Other Duties assigned by Parts Manager
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Maintain good housekeeping in assigned area
Preferred gas compression experience
Work and time management skills.
Planning and organizing skills
General knowledge of purchasing processes including purchase orders, sourcing, issuing, shipping or transfer orders.
Inventory software experience and computer skills are a plus
Must be able to pass all drug-related testing.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to maintain an acceptable driving record
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or GED
Experience in Diesel Engines and Industrial generators is a plus
Will need to have minimum 3-5 years warehouse/procurement industry related experience
Language Skills:
Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, suppliers, and co-workers
Computer Skills:
Should have general computer skills and be capable of utilizing the computer as an appropriate daily tool proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
Job Type: Full-time
FREE medical and vision coverage for all K&R employees, industry-leading medical coverage for dependents, 401k with company match, dental coverage, short-term and long-term disability, and MORE
Auto-ApplyPurchasing Director
Buyer job in Magnolia, AR
Southern Arkansas University is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented director to oversee the University's purchasing, accounts payable, and payroll operations. Duties: manage all procurement and payment activities, supervise payroll processes, assist with capital vendor selection, ensure compliance with university policies, state regulations, and applicable laws; administer University's corporate card programs while promoting cost efficiency, transparency, and accountability; monitor purchasing and payment activities, oversee payroll accuracy and timelines, and lead process improvements to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls and improve customer service to the university; review purchase requests for requests for approvals, purchasing codes, quotes bid and other required documentation; maintain user and access in the purchasing system, train faculty and staff on purchasing policies and requisition processes, and regularly participate in training workshops to remain current with federal and state procurement laws, oversee the corporate card program by approving cardholders, managing profiles, monitoring transactions, reconciling monthly spend data and ensuring adherence to policy; assist with bid development and advertising, while maintaining contracts, renewals, and related documentation; analyze purchasing data and trends to identify savings opportunities, manage university procurement webpages, communicate regularly with vendors, departments, and state agencies, and maintain all related procurement and accounts payable files; support year-end procedures and vendor inquiries and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business related field, 5 years of related experience, with demonstrated leadership is required; must bring strong project management skills and a collaborative spirit to guide staff; knowledge of public sector or higher education procurement is strongly preferred; strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor relations skills are required, along with proficiency in procurement software and advanced Excel. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to the value of all members of the SAU community, to excellence in interpersonal behaviors, and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current resume, and the contact information of three (3) references to ************* or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E University, MSC 9288, Magnolia 71753. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted.
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