Job Description

Job Description

NRTC is Member Driven and Technology Focused – providing solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. NRTC’s solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include integrated broadband, managed services, smart grid, mobile and video solutions. We are a dynamic, growing cooperative with more than 800 employees operating out of eight office locations.

Job Summary

As the Procurement Specialist you will oversee the ordering of materials. The Procurement Specialist will analyze costs, negotiate purchase details, and offer strategies and solutions to help the organization better manage costs on supplies and vendor services. Additional duties include managing inventory, tracking orders, resolving issues concerning price disputes, and making bids for a vendor’s services.

Responsibilities

• Develop equipment and service quotes for the business units
• Coordinate supply issues with onsite project managers
• Interface with Procurement colleagues for the purchase of customer hardware and services
• Submit properly documented change orders as approved by customers and project managers
• Update and maintain vendor price lists utilized in quoting and procurement; this involves multiple vendors, a variety of technical products/services and complex pricing structures
• Work to ensure that policies and procedures are updated regularly, consistent with applicable law and procurement best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with ERP systems, and Oracle NetSuite specifically, desired
• Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Good interpersonal skills and verbal communications skills
• Excellent organization skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks and deliver results within critical deadlines
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external customers
• Researches and analyzes methods of acquiring goods and services to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the procurement process
• Makes recommendations to users and management utilizing market analysis reporting tools
• Designs and generates transaction and supplier reports for use by procurement, management, and end users such as project managers and Member executives
• Experience in designing procurement reports, and the ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience
• Two (2) years procurement experience, specifically in equipment order processing and/or project management experience
• Telecom/electric utility industry experience desirable

Physical Demands

• Some travel required up to 5%
• Work is to be done in a remote or office setting

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Company Description

NRTC – Member Driven and Technology Focused
NRTC provides solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. NRTC’s solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include integrated smart grid solutions, advanced metering networks, next-generation energy, grid intelligence, broadband, managed services, mobile and video. We are a dynamic, growing cooperative with more than 800 employees operating out of eight office locations. We are looking to add experienced staff to our growing company to help our rural cooperative members develop their technology. Our approach is to educate and support our members as we work with them through a consultative process.

Mission
NRTC provides solutions that help our telecommunications and electric members bring all of the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America

Vision
We will be our members’ most trusted technology partner

Values
Our members are our reason for being
We put the needs of our members first.
We focus on delivering impactful solutions to them.
Our team is the foundation of our success
We trust each other. We cooperate with each other.
We unite to accomplish our goals together.
Our passion is supporting rural communities
We are dedicated to our members and the communities they serve.

IDEA Committee
At NRTC, we are committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness in the broadest sense to honor our company values. We believe an inclusive work environment provides an atmosphere that allows all employees to attain their greatest potential and achieve the greatest benefits for our Members. The IDEA Committee is committed to furthering a supportive and welcoming workplace environment in which employees of all backgrounds and demographic characteristics can productively and cohesively work together.

Total Rewards
We are proud to offer our employees an appealing total rewards package including competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan, along with medical (with HSA contributions from NRTC), dental, vision, and short/long term disability insurance. We also offer 12 paid company holidays, paid-time off and paid training, as well as an employee assistance program, discounted wireless plan, and so much more.

Growth and Development
At NRTC, we pride ourselves in promoting from within and developing careers through our mentorship, Educational Assistance programs, NRTC University webinars, and a learning management platform. Most of our positions are posted internally first, where we give our existing employees the opportunity to elevate their careers. NRTC also provides a mentorship program that helps employees find experienced mentors who can lead them on their professional journeys. Our educational assistance program offers an annual reimbursement of up to $5,250 per calendar year for educational costs to promote professional growth with continued education outside of NRTC. Monthly NRTC University webinars are hosted to educate our employees on other business units and departments. NRTC provides a robust learning management platform including thousands of courses for continued self-education.

Transparent Leadership
Our Executive and Senior Leadership Teams provide frequent updates with our quarterly “All Hands Meetings” both company-wide and within each one of our four business units. These meetings consist of important company updates, candid financial information, employee milestones, Employee Excellence Awards, special guests, IDEA updates and on-the-spot employee Q&A. To help encourage open communication, feedback and discussions, NRTC leadership also has an “open door policy,” and conducts numerous employee surveys which allows our employees to help shape the culture and future of NRTC.

Company Description

NRTC – Member Driven and Technology Focused \r\nNRTC provides solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. NRTC’s solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include integrated smart grid solutions, advanced metering networks, next-generation energy, grid intelligence, broadband, managed services, mobile and video. We are a dynamic, growing cooperative with more than 800 employees operating out of eight office locations. We are looking to add experienced staff to our growing company to help our rural cooperative members develop their technology. Our approach is to educate and support our members as we work with them through a consultative process. \r\n\r\nMission\r\nNRTC provides solutions that help our telecommunications and electric members bring all of the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America\r\n\r\nVision\r\nWe will be our members’ most trusted technology partner\r\n\r\nValues\r\nOur members are our reason for being\r\nWe put the needs of our members first.\r\nWe focus on delivering impactful solutions to them.\r\n Our team is the foundation of our success\r\nWe trust each other. We cooperate with each other.\r\nWe unite to accomplish our goals together.\r\n Our passion is supporting rural communities\r\nWe are dedicated to our members and the communities they serve.\r\n\r\nIDEA Committee\r\nAt NRTC, we are committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness in the broadest sense to honor our company values. We believe an inclusive work environment provides an atmosphere that allows all employees to attain their greatest potential and achieve the greatest benefits for our Members. The IDEA Committee is committed to furthering a supportive and welcoming workplace environment in which employees of all backgrounds and demographic characteristics can productively and cohesively work together. \r\n\r\nTotal Rewards\r\nWe are proud to offer our employees an appealing total rewards package including competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan, along with medical (with HSA contributions from NRTC), dental, vision, and short/long term disability insurance. We also offer 12 paid company holidays, paid-time off and paid training, as well as an employee assistance program, discounted wireless plan, and so much more.\r\n\r\nGrowth and Development\r\nAt NRTC, we pride ourselves in promoting from within and developing careers through our mentorship, Educational Assistance programs, NRTC University webinars, and a learning management platform. Most of our positions are posted internally first, where we give our existing employees the opportunity to elevate their careers. NRTC also provides a mentorship program that helps employees find experienced mentors who can lead them on their professional journeys. Our educational assistance program offers an annual reimbursement of up to $5,250 per calendar year for educational costs to promote professional growth with continued education outside of NRTC. Monthly NRTC University webinars are hosted to educate our employees on other business units and departments. NRTC provides a robust learning management platform including thousands of courses for continued self-education. \r\n\r\nTransparent Leadership\r\nOur Executive and Senior Leadership Teams provide frequent updates with our quarterly “All Hands Meetings” both company-wide and within each one of our four business units. These meetings consist of important company updates, candid financial information, employee milestones, Employee Excellence Awards, special guests, IDEA updates and on-the-spot employee Q&A. To help encourage open communication, feedback and discussions, NRTC leadership also has an “open door policy,” and conducts numerous employee surveys which allows our employees to help shape the culture and future of NRTC.