Supply Management Specialist - A-Lert Construction Services

Company Information

A-Lert Construction Services, a division of Centurion Industries, Inc., provides heavy industrial construction, maintenance, fabrication and repair services throughout the U.S. in such diverse processing industries as corn and oilseeds, food, meat, chemical, energy cogeneration and biofuels, wood pulp/paper/fiber products, and more. With over 800 employees and eight offices in six states, A-Lert stands ready to serve the needs of industrial clients throughout the U.S.

At A-Lert, we believe our employees are our greatest business asset, and we work hard to help them develop to be their best, to recognize them for their talents, and to provide opportunities to advance their careers.

Job Summary

We are seeking a well-organized supply management specialist for a full-time position. Responsible to procure materials, labor, and services for capital projects in a cost effective and timely manner.

• Procure materials, labor, and services for various capital projects using contracted and non-contracted vendors.
• Negotiate favorable pricing with non-contracted vendors.
• Prepare and submit purchase requisitions in Maximo and Coupa.
• Work with vendors to obtain order acknowledgements and follow up on overdue equipment and materials.
• Complete Receipts in Coupa for services related to Capital Project purchase requisitions.
• Participate in Capital Project status meetings for various capital projects
• Work closely with ADM Global Procurement to maintain compliance with ADM procurement policies and to issue Purchase Orders in a timely manner.
• Submit requests to close purchase orders to support timely capitalization and closure of capital projects.
• Work closely with the Regional Capital Project Analyst in capitalizing and closing capital projects.
• Assist colleagues with Coupa and Maximo questions and issues.
• Create and maintain Purchase Order Tracking sheets for each capital project.
• Serve as plant liaison with equipment rental companies, coordinating equipment rental, delivery, pickup, and service. Maintain spreadsheet tracking all capital rental equipment.
• Check contractor compliance within ADM’s Contractor Data Management System and Submit Compliance Requests as needed to support Capital Projects.
• Work with Project Managers to get contractors approved in First Verify and GateFeed. Resolve invoice & accounts payable issues related to Capital Project purchase requisitions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position is 100% on-site at ADM in Clinton, IA.
• >95% time at desk; <5% time on construction sites within the ADM Corn Plant.
• Must be willing to use a desk phone daily to make calls to vendors.
• Must have proven computer skills such as email, Microsoft Excel, and internet searching.
• Experience with Maximo and/or Coupa preferred.

Other Requirements

• Successfully pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Criminal Background, Physical Exam, Customer Security Check, E-Verify, Motor Vehicle Record (if applicable), other assessments (if applicable)
• Attendance – Must be available when scheduled for work
• Must be able to use time effectively and productively
• Must perform quality, accurate, complete, well-organized, concise, analytical and well-articulated work
• Must be able to communicate, understand and follow directions

Physically Able to:

• See well naturally or with correction
• Reach for, handle, and grasp hand tools
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Pay & Benefits

• Pay commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Group Medical, Rx, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Paid Life/AD&D
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Healthcare & Dependent Care Pre-Tax Spending Plans
• Years of Service Awards