Supply Chain Specialist

Location: Jacksonville, FL Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt Reports To: Procurement Manager Travel: Up to 5% Supervisory Responsibility: No Position Summary Under the guidance from the Senior Buyer and supervision of the Procurement Manager, the Supply Chain Specialist position performs the normal procurement duties using their knowledge of procurement practices, project budget, and schedule requirements. Key Responsibilities Adheres to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures. Interacts with Engineering as required for documents and submittals. Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements. Uses knowledge of commodity and consumable lead times to schedule items necessary to ensure no disruptions in fabrication and construction cycles. Issues Purchase Orders and Sub-Contracts for the procurement of goods and services. Expedites delivery of purchased goods and services. Reviews and approves supplier invoices for accuracy against contracts. Completes potential and current Supplier evaluations. Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications Required Associate degree from an accredited university. Minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Logistics from an accredited university. C.P.I.M., C.P.M. or APICS certifications are a plus. Two years’ prior experience with purchasing highly engineered equipment. Experience with project-related engineering equipment and subcontract packages preferred. Experience with Engineering drawings and specifications submittal process preferred. Experience with JD Edwards purchasing module preferred. Core Competencies Technical Capacity. Financial Management. Communication Proficiency. Time Management. Discretion. Decision Making. Negotiation Strategies. Procurement Best Practices Work Authorization Must be authorized to work in the USA. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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. This is a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend, or stand on a stool, as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Additionally, the ability to perform audits of suppliers’ facilities or visiting a job site may require extensive walking in a manufacturing and/or construction environment. Equal Employment Opportunity Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr