VetJobs is Hiring an Assoc Supply Chain Specialist - West Palm Beach, FL Near Beach, FL
Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Position Specific DescriptionOur Engineering, Construction & Supply Chain Business Unit is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Specialist to join their team in West Palm Beach, FL. This position is responsible for Operating a Sign Shop, executing the order taking, producing and billing for signs requested internally. The selected candidate for this role will also manage internal stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget. In this position you will develop both negotiation skills and commercial acumen as well as a greater understanding of how NextEra Energy delivers value to their customers. Previous Sign Shop Management Experience Is Strongly Preferred.Knowledge of Roland printing equipment preferred. Strong candidate under consideration Job OverviewEmployees in this position order materials and ensure their availability for an assigned business area. This role forecasts and plans for material needs and coordinates material movement. This job initiates, negotiates, and contracts spot-buys and assists with managing the relationship with related suppliers. Job Duties & Responsibilities
Executes the materials management process for assigned business units
Initiates, negotiates and contracts spot-buys and manages relationship with suppliers
Analyzes responses to simple bid requests, distills commercial differences, and makes succinct recommendations for contract award
Prepares simple materials supply agreements containing standard terms and conditions with little management oversight
Conducts routine negotiations successfully
Negotiates and executes purchase orders and resolves invoice discrepancies
Participates on materials management project teams
Provides market data to support supplier selection, qualification and on-going performance management
Conducts business dealings with integrity and regard for corporate guidelines, legal and environmental regulations
Able to physically receive, issue, warehouse and ship materials as required