Procurement Agent 1

MW Partners is currently seeking a Procurement Agent to work for our client who is a well-known leading utilities company.

The successful candidate must have a basic knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply principles of financial analysis, activity-based costing and supply chain methodology. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers and suppliers. Lead procurement team and managing the total procurement effort for assigned projects/programs, including directing such tasks as fact finding, price and cost analysis, source selection, negotiations, and bidder briefings and debriefings. Lead on-site audits and supplier assessments as necessary to qualify, evaluate and develop suppliers.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Support development and optimization of sourcing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• You will lead/participate in Terms & Conditions negotiations, competitive solicitation, supplier selection, achievement of applicable Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), contract negotiation and development.
• Represent the Company as a primary contact in transactions involving the purchase, lease, or licensing of materials, supplies, equipment, services, and/or technology.
• Participate in and may direct development, negotiation, and procurement of moderately complex purchase orders, change orders, requests for proposals, and contracts/agreements.
• Negotiate Terms & Conditions and amendments to contracts/agreements as required.
• Ensure achievement of the best value to the organization by coordinating the bid process and making recommendations for contract awards of moderate value.
• May participate in or lead strategic sourcing studies, forecasts, and cost projections with moderate impact on business and operational strategy.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, as well as corporate managers, supervisory and non-supervisory personnel.
• Interpret contract provisions, resolves unusual or politically sensitive disputes, and resolves complicated invoice and payment issues.
• Provide advice, solutions, and recommendations on decisions having moderate to major impact on the organization.
• May make final decisions consistent with organizational authorization levels.
• On occasion may provide functional direction to other agents.
• Support Corporate goals for small business/small disadvantaged business by promoting the use of qualified sources and by seeking, encouraging and assisting new candidates to become qualified.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Experience using SAP software in a purchasing environment, and utilizing Ariba Sourcing, Contracting, and P2P modules.
• Knowledge and decision-making experience of purchasing practices and policies, and knowledge of procurement contracts and standard terms and conditions.
• Experience with industry best practices, standards, utility regulations, procedures and compliance as they relate to purchasing.
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously, and analyzing information and making strategic decisions regarding scope, impact, policy, development, and implementation.
• CPM, CPSM, CPCM, CCCM, and/or PMP certification(s).
• Three years of experience in purchasing, contract management and/or negotiating contracts.

For a confidential discussion or to find out more, contact Ritika Raghuwanshi on 949-272-0450 or apply now