PROCUREMENT AGENT

Contract Role | Procurement Agent in Knoxville TNDuration: 1 year contract Pay Range: $30 -36/hour on w2Note: Site location could be Knoxville, TN, Nashville, TN, or Muscle Shoals, ALJob DescriptionFully performs both standard and non-standard transactions associated with the supply chain job family. Typical duties include selecting, applying, and explaining procedures and practices to identify and resolve discrepancies, research information sources, and document and coordinate results.Typical Duties May Include:Contracting/ProcurementInterviews suppliers for and conducts local sourcing activities for nominal products and services not covered by pre-sourced contracts.Executes contracts, agreements, and/or releases in support of these sourcing efforts.Prepares supplier documentation/procedures to ensure compliance with requirements such as prevailing wages, insurance, invoicing, etc.Coordinates evaluation of suppliers with customers upon completion of work.Conducts post-performance analysis.Materials/Inventory PlanningPrepares material release documents and purchase requisitions based on requests from end users.Expedites materials for all assigned activities.Investment Recovery:Sells surplus material, schedules transportation, and resolves transportation claims.Partnerships:Responds to diverse and Valley businesses on standard and non-standard matters and plans supplier events.Reporting:Creates requisitions and enters procurement transactions into supply chain management software.Keys data into various business reporting systems and runs standard and non-standard reports such as procurement data and supplier performance reports.Creates presentation documents and flowcharts/diagrams.Maintains tracking of performance indicators using spreadsheets.QualificationsB.S. degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.Participation in CM/CA training modules is desired.Several years experience performing work at the administrative professional level or equivalent is desired.Completion of CM/CA training modules.