Procurement/Purchasing Associate

Note: US Citizen or Perm Residents/GC required for this position

Job Description:
Summary:
Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis. Responds to client inquiries about order status,changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.
Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization's best interest.
Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance.
Compiles price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices.
Prepares requests for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts. Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
Established and productive professional contributor.
Problems faced are difficult and may be complex.
Works autonomously with limited supervision.
Influences others within the work area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.

Qualification:
Tasks/responsibilities will come from the program buyer.
Experience is more important than having an AA or Bachelor's for this role.
Education: HS Diploma/GED Required and at least 3-4 years of relevant experience working within Supply Chain (**do not need planners)
Experience: NEEDS Purchasing and Procurement experience
Schedule: CORE HOURS 9am - 3pm MUST HAVE flexibility (8hrs/day)
Tier meetings with Philliphines start at 8am and sometimes in afternoon at 3pm (not necessarily involved every day) Late meetings will be allowed to be remote from home - - this will be discussed during interview process
No overtime unless approved by manager prior
FULLY ON SITE
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