Procurement agent job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A procurement agent is responsible for the procurement of materials, products, and services. Their duties include evaluating and ensuring the quality of these products, negotiating contracts, and drafting budgets and plans for their procurement.
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Example procurement agent requirements on a job description
Procurement agent requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in procurement agent job postings.
Sample procurement agent requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in procurement.
- Certified professional in supply management.
- Knowledge of procurement and supply chain principles.
- Strong understanding of market trends and pricing.
Sample required procurement agent soft skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Highly detail oriented and analytical.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
Procurement agent job description example 1
LHC Group procurement agent job description
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The Sourcing Specialist supports our recruiting team and helps place qualified candidates faster. This includes searching social networks and resume sites to identify potential candidates and sending recruiting emails, texts and making phone calls to potential candidates. You will combine your knowledge of sourcing techniques with excellent verbal and written communication. Ultimately, building a strong talent pipeline for our company's current and future staffing needs.
LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and home and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose:
It's all about helping people.
Essential Functions
Create and execute robust talent attraction and sourcing strategies to support the company's openings Source, cold call and screen candidates Review resumes for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge Meet weekly and monthly talent sourcing goals that are aligned to the department's hiring goals As the subject matter expert in Talent Sourcing, leverage all tools and techniques available to locate passive candidates and bring them into the pipeline. Effectively drive qualified candidates into the appropriate requisitions. Leverage numerous tools including licensure lists, ATS database, CRM Database, Alumni, LinkedIn, references and other assets to build a pipeline of contacts. Perform market analysis leveraging BLS data and other external sources to identify top employers and competitors in the market. Maintain up-to-date and accurate reports of sourcing activity, pipeline status, effective sources/tools, etc. Leverages the CRM tool to engage passive and active talent and convert them into the pipelines. Acts as the subject matter expert in all things sourcing including creating and executing social sourcing strategies, complex web-based sourcing, CRM-based outreach/campaigns, and other sourcing tools. All other duties and projects as assigned.
Education & Experience
An Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent. 1 year of sales or customer service experience preferred Good written and verbal communication skills. High sense of urgency and the ability to multi-task and prioritize A strong drive to succeed and exceed goals
Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.
The Sourcing Specialist supports our recruiting team and helps place qualified candidates faster. This includes searching social networks and resume sites to identify potential candidates and sending recruiting emails, texts and making phone calls to potential candidates. You will combine your knowledge of sourcing techniques with excellent verbal and written communication. Ultimately, building a strong talent pipeline for our company's current and future staffing needs.
LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and home and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose:
It's all about helping people.
Essential Functions
Create and execute robust talent attraction and sourcing strategies to support the company's openings Source, cold call and screen candidates Review resumes for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge Meet weekly and monthly talent sourcing goals that are aligned to the department's hiring goals As the subject matter expert in Talent Sourcing, leverage all tools and techniques available to locate passive candidates and bring them into the pipeline. Effectively drive qualified candidates into the appropriate requisitions. Leverage numerous tools including licensure lists, ATS database, CRM Database, Alumni, LinkedIn, references and other assets to build a pipeline of contacts. Perform market analysis leveraging BLS data and other external sources to identify top employers and competitors in the market. Maintain up-to-date and accurate reports of sourcing activity, pipeline status, effective sources/tools, etc. Leverages the CRM tool to engage passive and active talent and convert them into the pipelines. Acts as the subject matter expert in all things sourcing including creating and executing social sourcing strategies, complex web-based sourcing, CRM-based outreach/campaigns, and other sourcing tools. All other duties and projects as assigned.
Education & Experience
An Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent. 1 year of sales or customer service experience preferred Good written and verbal communication skills. High sense of urgency and the ability to multi-task and prioritize A strong drive to succeed and exceed goals
Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.
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Procurement agent job description example 2
KONE procurement agent job description
Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? We employ over 57,000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.
KONE South Africa is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Sourcing Specialist to be based in our Johannesburg, South Africa office. The Sourcing Specialist will have an integral part to play for KONE South Africa. Reporting directly to the Sourcing Manager , we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Sourcing Specialist to be based in our Johannesburg office.
In this role, the successful candidate will plan, manage and control the sourcing activities for KONE South Africa and conduct sourcing category management through detailed plans and will be the point of contact for suppliers assigned to their portfolio.
This is a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals who thrive to drive efficient, fair and direct sourcing strategies in the market. If you feel you have what it takes and can add significant value to this role and department then apply for this exciting opportunity!
Are you the one?
Qualification in Supply Chain or Procurement;Minimum 3-4 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain management or relevant technical sector;Defines source plans for customer projects and works closely with the project team to understand real customer needs;Runs RFQs for customer project specific materials and negotiates contracts with suppliers for customer projects;Identifies local Sourcing opportunities for direct materials and spare parts;Negotiates frame contracts and price lists with suppliers to be used within the unit for direct materials/spares;Overall support to the KONE supply chain management through thorough market analysis Identification of local sourcing opportunities and mitigation of risk Identify and manage local material and service providers according to sourcing categories and plans To lead negotiations with local suppliers with a good understanding local supplier base To thoroughly execute local and regional supplier agreements Ownership of nominated contracts and audits on supplier quality Maintain contract validity and manage re-negotiation as needed and in alignment with categoryand sourcing strategy and ensure contract and pricing information in systems is up-to-date Arrange and conduct regular steering or review meetings with suppliers and drive resolution of suppliers challenges Continually manage supplier saving actions to reduce cost Ensure that KONE supplier segmentation specific processes are implemented to suppliers Conduct quality audits, scorecard and risk management solutions on suppliers Experience in a multinational and matrix organization;Should have knowledge of BBBEE legislation;High level of Ethics, Compliance and process Excellent communication skills Self-starter with excellent customer relationship skills
What do we offer?
Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills Engaging job with position description and clear targets Regular feedback through performance discussions Opportunities for individual development Mentoring and coaching programs Flexibility, trust and respect Value-based culture, behaviors and ethics Sustainability and innovation Working for a successful organization
Please upload an updated copy of your CV to your application.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers
KONE South Africa is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Sourcing Specialist to be based in our Johannesburg, South Africa office. The Sourcing Specialist will have an integral part to play for KONE South Africa. Reporting directly to the Sourcing Manager , we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Sourcing Specialist to be based in our Johannesburg office.
In this role, the successful candidate will plan, manage and control the sourcing activities for KONE South Africa and conduct sourcing category management through detailed plans and will be the point of contact for suppliers assigned to their portfolio.
This is a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals who thrive to drive efficient, fair and direct sourcing strategies in the market. If you feel you have what it takes and can add significant value to this role and department then apply for this exciting opportunity!
Are you the one?
Qualification in Supply Chain or Procurement;Minimum 3-4 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain management or relevant technical sector;Defines source plans for customer projects and works closely with the project team to understand real customer needs;Runs RFQs for customer project specific materials and negotiates contracts with suppliers for customer projects;Identifies local Sourcing opportunities for direct materials and spare parts;Negotiates frame contracts and price lists with suppliers to be used within the unit for direct materials/spares;Overall support to the KONE supply chain management through thorough market analysis Identification of local sourcing opportunities and mitigation of risk Identify and manage local material and service providers according to sourcing categories and plans To lead negotiations with local suppliers with a good understanding local supplier base To thoroughly execute local and regional supplier agreements Ownership of nominated contracts and audits on supplier quality Maintain contract validity and manage re-negotiation as needed and in alignment with categoryand sourcing strategy and ensure contract and pricing information in systems is up-to-date Arrange and conduct regular steering or review meetings with suppliers and drive resolution of suppliers challenges Continually manage supplier saving actions to reduce cost Ensure that KONE supplier segmentation specific processes are implemented to suppliers Conduct quality audits, scorecard and risk management solutions on suppliers Experience in a multinational and matrix organization;Should have knowledge of BBBEE legislation;High level of Ethics, Compliance and process Excellent communication skills Self-starter with excellent customer relationship skills
What do we offer?
Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills Engaging job with position description and clear targets Regular feedback through performance discussions Opportunities for individual development Mentoring and coaching programs Flexibility, trust and respect Value-based culture, behaviors and ethics Sustainability and innovation Working for a successful organization
Please upload an updated copy of your CV to your application.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers
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Procurement agent job description example 3
LifePoint Health procurement agent job description
ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility. Our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer and employee we serve. If you are looking for a stable, fast paced, growing company in the healthcare industry that is committed to innovation, excellence, and integrity, then this may be a great next step in the advancement of your career. We're committed to growing the capabilities of our people. We are building a human capital acquisition sourcing partnership community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities within the next gen healthcare industry. Working at the speed of social, we are looking for high potential candidates to create value for our hospitals by delivering talent acquisition solutions that power relationships at scale. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can stretch yourself and make an impact. The ideal candidate will be . This position works to successfully source healthcare workers and providers, working remotely on on our team. The role of a Clinical Sourcing Specialist is to mine various medias for healthcare candidates who are interested in learning more about ScionHealth hospitals and warm pass them to a clinical recruiter. This role must be able to move at a very fast pace, have a high ability to organize and prioritize based on a rapidly changing environment. This position has potential to move into a clinical recruiter role based on performance and availability.
*Minimum Education*
X Bachelor's degree X Required Or at least 4 years of experience sourcing and OR recruiting clinical professionals OR significant, broad experience in a clinical profession sufficient to evaluate candidates evaluate candidates qualifications and make effective sourcing recommendations to the clinical Talent Acquisition Partner.
*Required Skills*
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. • Strong communication and organizational skills. • Excellent customer service. • Able to multi-task. • Must be comfortable in a work-from-home environment. • Must meet company basic standards for working remotely. • Approximate percent of time required to travel: 25.
*Minimum Work Experience *
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience sourcing and OR recruiting clinical professionals OR significant, broad experience in a clinical profession sufficient to evaluate candidates evaluate candidates qualifications and make effective sourcing recommendations to the clinical Talent Acquisition Partner. • Experience resulting in proficiency in using an Applicant Tracking System. Experience in a metrics driven environment and working in a corporate and agency style recruitment model.
**Job:** **Please select a valid job field*
**Organization:** **Vaughan Regional Medical Center*
**Title:** *Clinical Sourcing Specialist FT (Work Remotely)*
**Location:** *Alabama-Selma*
*Minimum Education*
X Bachelor's degree X Required Or at least 4 years of experience sourcing and OR recruiting clinical professionals OR significant, broad experience in a clinical profession sufficient to evaluate candidates evaluate candidates qualifications and make effective sourcing recommendations to the clinical Talent Acquisition Partner.
*Required Skills*
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. • Strong communication and organizational skills. • Excellent customer service. • Able to multi-task. • Must be comfortable in a work-from-home environment. • Must meet company basic standards for working remotely. • Approximate percent of time required to travel: 25.
*Minimum Work Experience *
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience sourcing and OR recruiting clinical professionals OR significant, broad experience in a clinical profession sufficient to evaluate candidates evaluate candidates qualifications and make effective sourcing recommendations to the clinical Talent Acquisition Partner. • Experience resulting in proficiency in using an Applicant Tracking System. Experience in a metrics driven environment and working in a corporate and agency style recruitment model.
**Job:** **Please select a valid job field*
**Organization:** **Vaughan Regional Medical Center*
**Title:** *Clinical Sourcing Specialist FT (Work Remotely)*
**Location:** *Alabama-Selma*
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Updated March 14, 2024