Supply Chain / Procurement / Buyer / Purchaser

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Overview

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for executing routine procurement functions with direction from the Procurement Manager. Duties to include (but are not limited to) RFQ/RFP creation and solicitation, RFI management, quote/proposal review, purchase orders generation and execution, vendor relationship management, and other duties as assigned.

The Procurement Specialist will conduct business in accordance with Cajun Industries’ Best Practices and Code of Ethics and be an active participant in the continuous development of the safety culture at Cajun Industries.

Responsibilities

*The following responsibilities are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class; however, are not all-inclusive for this position:

Builds and maintains a working relationship with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing

Works with Estimating and Projects teams to build requisitions and solicit quotes

Expedites vendor quotes

Maintains record of vendor quotes/proposals, and any attachments/supplemental documents, in the appropriate estimating or job folder

Reviews quotes and proposals for accuracy and communicates with vendors to resolve any missing or inaccurate data points

Compiles data from quotes/proposals within designated Bid Tab/review workbook and reviews with the Procurement Manager prior to estimating/projects turnover or purchase order creation

Generates purchase orders and executes in compliance with Cajun and Client standards/requirements

Answers RFIs in a timely

Identify cost saving opportunities and works within the procurement strategy to reduce costs without compromising quality or delivery schedule

Maintains record of quotes, purchase orders, and applicable logs

Reviews expediting reports with Expeditors to ensure orders are on time and reports any delays to the appropriate stakeholders

Attends and participates in meetings as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience

Minimum of one year of work experience required with experience in expediting, procurement, or business administration duties preferred

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent) required

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred

Physical

Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds

Regularly required to talk or hear

Frequently required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms

Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms

Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, use hands and fingers to handle and feel

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Will need to be able to perform sedentary work

Mental

Must have the ability to direct others and communicate effectively with other management/ supervision

Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy

Ability to use math/complete calculations

Must be able to concentrate amid distractions and remember details

Ability to use computer, keyboard, telephone and other office devices

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