What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Agent II position at Investment Farms?
Summary :
Deseret Farms of California is seeking a customer service-oriented Procurement Agent II to work closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and suppliers to ensure that the assigned stewardship has the resources it needs to operate efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities :
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality goods and services.
- Analyze purchasing trends and patterns to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand and identify their procurement needs and requirements.
- Manage RFPs, RFQs, and bids for procurement projects across applicable sublocations and states.
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions with suppliers and vendors to ensure favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
- Prepare sourcing events, qualifies vendors, and negotiates terms and conditions.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders, maintain accurate purchasing record documentation, expedite delivery, ensure vendors are appropriately set up before issuing purchase order.
- Partner with vendors, finance and / or operations to ensure alignment of planning, forecasting, budgeting, contracts, supplier management, invoicing and resolve and problems or discrepancies.
- Participate regularly in procurement related training and provide support to operations.
- Gather real-time customer feedback to ensure team is reducing costs and adding value to operations.
- Responsible for procurement of both capital and operating budget items following procurement best practices including obtaining quotes / bids, negotiation, and contract management.
Qualifications :
AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.
AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site : AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.
Additional Benefits may also include :
Relocation Assistance.
