POSITION OVERVIEW: This position has direct responsibility for the following specific activities; (1) Evaluate material needs: quantities and qualities; quote, NEGOTIATE, re-negotiate and purchase: general materials of equipment, being mechanical, chemical, industrial, automotive, and other MRO parts; other services, for our Port operations and DC’s; to several locations both domestic and international, (2) review and address engineering, quality, service production and resolution; (3) facilitate process improvement opportunities and (4) any/all other activities to meet cost reduction targets and optimize benefits.

The person will be responsible for all purchasing activities. This requires a high degree of professional integrity, ethics, and confidentiality. Typical duties will include but not be limited to the preparation and/or modification of the following: Specifications and inquiry preparation, bid analysis, “negotiating and re-negotiating”, purchasing, expediting, and invoice auditing for various manufactured equipment, tooling and bulk materials. Standard purchasing forms, including material requisitions, purchase requisitions, requests-for-quotes (RFQs), purchase orders, logs, reports, trending, indexes, rates, etc. Daily telephone and electronic contact (email) with suppliers/vendors. Analyze supplier inventories; demonstrate good attendance. Accommodations may be made for an individual with disabilities to perform the necessary function of this job.

The primary duty of this role is office/non-manual work directly related to management or general business operations of the employer. This role includes discretion and independent judgement in matters of significance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support procurement manager, operation managers, engineers, project manager(s) in the preparation of estimates, by contacting vendors for “budgetary pricing” of equipment, materials, and/or services, and NEGOTIATION. Implementation of contracting strategies and contracts for construction and professional services, and other services in support of capital projects. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Issue Purchase Orders according with final negotiated and approved commercial terms

Manage all aspects of sourcing processes including tactical/spot opportunities, strategic RFP’s, for all assigned categories

Manage Request for Proposal or Information (RFP, RFI, RFx, eAuctions, etc.) processes related to assigned categories.

Conduct post event analyses, including price/cost analysis, service level analysis, and other category specific analytics as required

Provide status updates, at key event milestones, to ensure upper management is well informed

Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to ensure mutually agreed terms, INCOTERMS, Customs and other contractual conditions

Keep supply agreements and contracts updated and ensure their application by the suppliers of the Company.

Develop and manage reports

Build policies and procedures for reviewing supplier performance against contracted obligations/service levels and business expectations

Work on special projects as requested by management; supports all levels of department management and may participate on specific workgroups as requested

Some travel required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Associate’s degree and or Bachelor’s degree in business., or international trade, or technical school., but not necessarily required

Professional Procurement accreditation (APICS/CSM/CPSM/NAPM/IAOP certification desirable or similar, but not necessarily required)

Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in areas such as: negotiations, supplier relations, regional and international purchases

Minimum 3 years of experience building and managing RFP’s and competitive bidding protocols and events.

Fluent & advanced language skills (English, Spanish); And other languages

Proven working knowledge of known ERP systems such as MCS, JDE, SAP, Ariba, etc. or similar eSourcing tools and competitive bidding processes

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style

Advanced knowledge and skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Strong analytical competency

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers at all levels

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Available for travel, frequent and international

JOB ENVIRONMENT:

Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

Candidate may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal

Candidate may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workday

Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties