Procurement Officer

Summary: The Procurement Officer is responsible for researching new suppliers, ensuring that all purchased products and materials meet specifications, and negotiating with vendors as needed. The Procurement Officer works with leaders in the organization to understand the needs of the organization and ensure supply goals are met in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, request quotes and negotiate purchase terms and conditions
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings
• Analyze industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies

Education, Experience, Licensing, and Other Position Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Procurement Officer or similar role
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or a similar field preferred

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork - Exhibit’s objectivity and openness to other’s views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Conserves organizational resources.

Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a strong knowledge of computer operating systems.

Customer Service – Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to staff needs; Solicits feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance.

Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.

Oral and Written Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings; Communicates clearly and cogently with clients and staff; Reads and comprehends written and verbal instructions. Writes clearly and informatively.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets commitments, Follows policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

The environmental factors described here are representative of those that may be present in the workplace while the employee performs the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

· Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel -frequently

· Reach with hands and arms; push and pull up to 50 pounds -frequently

· Talk, hear and smell -frequently

· Stoop, kneel, or crouch -frequently

· Sitting and/or standing. frequently

· Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. -frequently

· Utilize close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.-_ frequently _

· Climb stairs. -occasionally

· Travel. -as required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000