Procurement Specialist

Procurement SpecialistPay Rate: $44.57 per hour, W 2 Duration: 6+ Month Contract Location: Richmond, VA ONSITEMust have Utility industry experience and must be detailed in presented Resume.Responsibilities:Ensure the company has the necessary materials and equipment to function.Work within a given budget to purchase goods and services for the organization.Ensure items and services are purchased from specified suppliers and delivered according to agreed terms and conditions.Compare prices amongst various vendors to make sound purchasing decisions.Negotiate with contractors on price, mode of shipping, and delivery time.Order goods such as office supplies on a continuing basis to maintain certain inventory levels.Check invoices for accuracy and authorize the accounts payable department to issue payment.Evaluate the performance of certain vendors to decide whether to continue buying from them.Inventory items to determine which ones need to be purchased.Enter data concerning inventory and order amounts into a computer database.Interface with other staff to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.Review planned orders, create requisitions for purchased items, and manage the approval process.Transmit and prioritize approved purchase orders and supporting documents to suppliers.Track order acknowledgments, prepare and communicate shortage and backlog reports, and provide visibility of potential interruptions to internal customers.Track orders and confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.Review, update, and maintain purchase orders until they are closed.Ensure orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts; report non-conformance activity.Identify opportunities and implement actions to achieve efficiencies.