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0-5 years of experience
Responsibilities: Managed the procurement/strategic sourcing of all chemicals, supplies, raw materials including mild/structural steel, and PVF; Performed contract analysis and negotiated subcontractor agreements and managed vendor performance
- Supervised warehouse inventory and its national/international shipping and receiving for the construction of a $132,000,000 coal-fueled power plant
- Assisted 250 Asian engineers to resolve design issues, and collaborated with 50 engineers from other countries
- Supervised administrative support staff in purchasing, as well as all warehouse personnel
- Implemented and managed a scrap copper and steel recycling program over a ten month period resulting in $400,000
- Located Canadian buyers and negotiated the sale of used silencers for steam blow down netting the company
- Sold and negotiated the sale of excess underground sewer, water, and plastic pipe increasing revenue $32,000
- Awarded “Professional Incentive Bonus” for individual contribution to the business unit:
10+ years of experience
Assisted Sr. Procurement Agent with execution of all order types for vendors and internal project owners.
- Interacted with outside vendors to purchase Marketing Department items intended for trade shows and inventory plus print projects; consistently negotiating the best rates using P3 Quoting Software.
- Monitored production time lines and tracked progress with vendors and project owners, ensuring due dates were met.
- Partnered with Accounting Department to resolve merchandise invoice discrepancies and reconcile monthly merchandise accrual forms.
- Provided administrative support to Print Buyer on projects including writing purchase orders and creating bar codes for vendors.
- Created color tool purchase and Scope of Work (SOW) orders, prepared Custom Compliant documents, activated merchandise codes and pricing on computer system, and distributed merchandise items from vendors to distribution centers.
0-5 years of experience
As an Area Procurement Coordinator, I negotiated with vendors which resulted $10,000 year on year savings for my company
- Managed all procurement activities for my assigned area
- Negotiated cost reduction with suppliers
- Worked directly with multiple districts to procure all inventory items required for job execution and daily operations
- Communicated with all levels of management in the areas of planning, purchasing, logistics and operations
- Oversaw multiple district level employees to ensure that they stayed current on open PO reports, goods receipts, GRIR (goods receipts, invoice receipts), and slow moving obsolete items
- Participated in team strategizing to optimize product and freight spend
0-5 years of experience
Drive on-site procurement practices to ensure alignment with corporate guidelines and procedures.
- Direct $10 million MRP and $50,000 MRO inventories, purchasing items from $.50 gaskets to $200,000 engines.
- Consistently reduce lead times and boost on-time materials delivery by strengthening relationships with suppliers.
- Conduct daily core procurement duties such as forecasting usage, analyzing engineering drawings and creating Requests for Quotation (RFQ); coordinating materials received for all levels to drive efficient workflow process.
- Play a key role in monthly and annual inventory audits and cycle counts.
- Earned “Resolving a Problem” Award for overcoming product unavailability from standard supplier by taking the extra initiative to find a new vendor, potentially saving millions of dollars in sales.
- Secured purchasing role in only 17 months with no experience of natural gas industry or manufacturing plant work by learning new knowledge and quickly ramping up to effectively apply this information.
0-5 years of experience
Managed an annual spend of $280 Million for 50 suppliers providing 150 parts across two vehicle platforms.
- Achieved 15% cumulative savings on pre-existing contracts through renegotiations, resourcing, and redesign.
- Teamed with engineers to develop a plan to further reduce costs an additional 35% over two years.
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers and to achieve cost reductions as the company endured several cycles of cash flow constraints, production stoppages, and personnel reductions.
- Coordinated between suppliers, engineering, finance, quality control, logistics, inventory management, accounting, and after sales to identify constraints and ensure an uninterrupted supply parts for all vehicle builds.
- Experienced using SAP, MRP, and the MS Office Suite.
0-5 years of experience
Increase sales by 35% by maintaining control of inventory and cut losses of product by 24%.
- Meet produce managers and discuss weekly purchasing goals.
- Established new plan to achieve higher efficiency in delivery of product to stores by scheduling inventory purchasing and receiving.
- Maintained records of vendors and transportation to better serve customers wants and complaints.
0-5 years of experience
Maintained the integrity of the Contractor Database.
- Performed contract administration duties such as issuing authorized contracts, amendments, etc.
- Conducted rate analysis for existing contractors.
- Processed all purchase order invoices and work payment issues with suppliers and Colonial personnel to resolution.
- Expedited open purchase orders and provided status to project managers.
- Created ad-hoc reports as required by the Procurement team.
- Designed and maintained department SharePoint site (internal website).
0-5 years of experience
South Pars Gas Field Development-Phases 15&16 – EPC, Budget $4.5 Billion
- Contacted suppliers to obtain timely submission of engineering data and to follow-up on material
- Compiled data needed to prepare the critical items such as the supplementary reports as required.
- Coordinated the accumulation of data from project expediters and issued reports for the expediting
- Coordinated with planning and scheduling, field material coordinators or jobsite project expeditors and construction to establish priorities, sequenced and required delivery dates and instructed suppliers
- Maintained a working file of expediting related documents and memoranda of conversations to record
0-5 years of experience
Point person for the full life cycle of activities related to contracting, purchasing, tracking and disposition of hardware, software and IT Services.
- Worked with IT Management to understand product service requirements, established contracts (when needed),
- Confirmed receipts and installations of purchase items, tracked material changes and ultimately managed the disposal at end of lifecycle.
- Leveraged existing contracts or establish new contracts for purchases which include vendor management.
- Maintained accurate detailed inventory of CSI’s hardware, software, data, voice contracts and other related services.
- Coordinated with CSI’s vendors and service providers as needed to obtain quotes, initiate purchases, received
- Worked with all departments to develop and implement procedures and data stores to track move, adds, changes,
0-5 years of experience
Updated all relevant records and files as orders were placed
- Created product specifications sheets for [company name].
- Assisted special projects and functions (including other departments) as required
- Initiated purchase orders with specifications for function, dimension, style, and color
- Ensured accurate delivery dates & improved lead times by regularly following up on orders
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared, evaluated and tabulated bid packages up to $1,500,000 for material and services.
- Consistently resolved problems between supplier and company which resulted in purchase orders being maintained on schedule and budget.
- Prepared, awarded and administered contracts and purchase orders for a wide array of material such as pipe, valves, fittings, structural steel, instrumentation and electrical supplies.
- Worked effectively with suppliers to build successful relationships.
0-5 years of experience
- Created all requisitions in the University’s purchasing system
- Tracked and reported on status of all requisitions throughout the procurement process, including when items are received and when payment can be authorized
- Created and maintained all inventory records, updating record
- Gathered all supporting documentation and pursued outstanding
- Reconciled and balanced all outstanding encumbrances for purchase
- Performed other duties as assigned by the Business Manager
0-5 years of experience
Led focus group on proposal to papers to relieve surcharge costs
- Analyzed data, prepared reports, maintained cost margins and summarized findings
- Prepared bid/quote and other pertinent information to buyers for negotiation
- Computed cost/space allotment and reviewed creative material for advertising programs
- Worked closely with sales in recommending certain aspects of creative material for programs to reduce
- Prepared, executed and recorded broadcast faxes for circulation levels, rates and previous contracts,
6-10 years of experience
- Created purchase requisitions and standing purchase orders for vendors and suppliers in SAP, as well as processing invoices and receipts
- Managed P-Card purchases, statements, and receipts, and coordinating review and payment approval with Accounts Payable staff
- Maintained documentation and permits for annual EPA, OSHA, and Tier 2 Chemical Inventory compliance reports
- Coordinated the facilitation of regular safe working environment meetings and processed worker’s compensation claims as necessary
- Provided assistance to Terminal Manager in the development and management of annual operations budget, and maintained new hire information and uniform inventory utilizing MS Access
0-5 years of experience
- Purchasing of all packaging and materials as well as miscellaneous services such as inventory control and support to Sales Representatives
- Reviewed purchase order claims and contracts for accuracy and conformance to company policy
- Negotiated pricing, product quality and terms of delivery with vendors
- Monitored quality issues and chaired product development meetings to identify new product demands, schedules and procurement needs
- Negotiated and supervised supply contracts and formulated policies with suppliers
0-5 years of experience
Advanced Excel skills utilized to research and analyze gross profits
- Prioritized tasks effectively to meet goals and deadlines
- Played instrumental role in company-wide computer conversion
- Reduced Accounts Receivables for Allowance Tracking to an average under 15 days
- Acquired solid understanding of pricing and its correlation to sales process
- Collaborated with vendors, brokers, buyers and sales force to be proactive in obtaining contract renewals, providing quality customer service and meeting customer needs
- Efficiently processed Vendor Service Center remedy cases for resolution and repayment
0-5 years of experience
Purchasing / Planning for the Detector Backscatter X-Ray Cell, interpreting drawings and component
specifications, Export Control and ITAR regulations, transactional planning / forecasting, processing
internal reworks and returns, diligently expediting parts from start to end-users, resolving company’s
aging invoices, processing non-conforming material, packing slip issues, initiating ship in place and drop
shipments, supplier setups, open order reporting, performance metrics.
- Purchased / Planned for Detector Backscatter X-Ray Cell (Core X-Ray System items and subassemblies used on all company product lines, High Cost, Long-lead, International items).
- Promotional acknowledgment for covering a product line’s Senior Buyer and Planner during their
- Created functional Excel Database of aging Supplier Process Audit and Business Review actions for
- Implemented Protected FTP Sites for key suppliers with IT Dept. for Print Packages / RFQs / ECOs.
- Processed initial stages of “Breadman Program” delivery system for common hardware.
0-5 years of experience
- Created numerous SOP’s and data tracking programs for the purchasing and building departments.
- Managed a team responsible for the execution of company purchasing objectives and administrative responsibilities such as shipping and receiving, returns, and purchasing documentation.
- Reviewed proposals for price, delivery time, and quality and then advised on supplier relationships.
- Evaluated price trends for products and services. Researched and recommended sources of supply.
- Organized over 10 special events for 200+ employees and their families.
- Worked closely with the REI property management group.
- Addressed building maintenance and repair requests for over 70,000sq ft including ordering and supplying office furniture, office supplies, shipping and receiving materials, and kitchen supplies.
- Exercised exemplary customer service to employees and vendors.
0-5 years of experience
Forecast payment funds needed weekly by evaluating reports and presenting to management for approval.
- Process domestic and international payments daily / weekly of approved supplier pay groups by check or electronic funds transfer entering batch totals on bank website.
- Stop check payments with bank (Void and cancel or reissue checks)
- Process travel and procurement credit cards applications based on company policies.
- Print, date stamp, and distribute supplier invoices to accounts payable staff for processing.
- Order supplies for colleagues in Oracle Financial linked to various vendor websites.
- Created Excel spreadsheets to better summarize and review payments >$100K and those not yet approved for upper management.
0-5 years of experience
Procured IT equipment, satellite phones and other materials for projects start up.
- Established and maintained service agreements with suppliers.
- Reviewed invoices with material receipts ensuring proper payment to vendor.
- Established and maintained vendor/customer relations ensuring best price and delivery.
- Maintained procurement files ensuring they met all requirements in compliance to the federal regulations.
0-5 years of experience
Handled Request to Buy (RTB) from field managers, processed purchase orders in SAP.
- Processed invoice payments on p-card where applicable
- Reconciled Citi-bank card, updated Excel tracker, uploaded to Share Point for Finance review
- Prepared monthly p-card statement to be submitted to Finance along with supporting documentation
- Updated purchase order Excel tracker weekly, uploaded to Share Point for Finance review
- Demonstrated experience identifying discrepancies on billing/invoices
0-5 years of experience
- Supported Construction, Materials, and Equipment Department in Property Development Procurement and made sure that vendors ship parts on time.
- Tracked inventory of materials in departments and researched and resolved procurement order issues and made decisions and solve problems.
- Identified problems and reviewed project information. Developed and applied solutions and scheduled shipment of parts.
- Monitored work progress to be sure that the stages of production are completed on time and drove systems efficiency and consistency both during the transition and after the transition.
- Initiated and learned new system process programs then trained co-workers and departments on new process programs.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the purchasing of needed materials in the absence of the purchasing manger
- Responsible for all RMA authorizations as well as credit application to all invoices
- Researched any invoices, bill payment, invoice reconciliation or charges as requested by clients both internally and externally
- Responsible for the creation and distribution of purchase orders and change orders
- Conducted research and respond directly to management team, client and brokers on any issues related to product accountability, or shipping
- Coordinated and confirmed freight orders factors for major retail clients.
- Provided direct technical and analytical support to management in tracking and, transportation and inventory of major shipments via air and water.
- Responsible for contract negotiations, coordinating/maintaining invoicing, contractors’ time and expenses, and tracking requisitions to payment for shipments of fright to major stores.
0-5 years of experience
Forecast payment funds needed weekly by evaluating reports and presenting to management for approval.
- Process domestic and international payments daily / weekly of approved supplier pay groups by check or electronic funds transfer entering batch totals on bank website.
- Stop check payments with bank (Void and cancel or reissue checks)
- Process travel and procurement credit cards applications based on company policies.
- Print, date stamp, and distribute supplier invoices to accounts payable staff for processing.
- Order supplies for colleagues in Oracle Financial linked to various vendor websites.
- Created Excel spreadsheets to better summarize and review payments >$100K and those not yet approved for upper management.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for all material procurement activities throughout all phases of the construction process. Provided direction to the procurement team including Logistics and Vendor Data. Came in under budget and met schedule on Hull fabrication. Detailed functions include:
- Worked with Management and Engineering on interpreting and reading P&ID drawings
- Liaison between engineers and bidders during the bid process to ensure equipment is technically acceptable
- Evaluated vendor bids and made recommendations accordingly
- Issued and administered purchase orders and change orders
- Expedited and aided both vendors and engineers to meet critical schedule dates
- Provided vendors with all required engineered information on a timely basis
- Maintained PRISM database and ensured accuracy
- Coordination of interoffice activities between engineering and procurement during the acquisition process, inspections, receipt of technical bid evaluations and coordinated vendors for Hook up and Commissioning of platform onshore and offshore
0-5 years of experience
Supported 3 remote HP Project Managers with various global procurement projects
- Administered SharePoint application and updated all information for project managers and resource coordinators
- Ensured execution of procurement channel/strategies in delivery of HP internal projects and 3rd party products and services
- Coordinated purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments, strategic procurement, and HP business units to maintain/meet business requirements and mitigate risk
- Executed HP company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives
- Performed the project/administrative tasks involved in the purchasing organization. Responsibilities included: data analysis, spreadsheets, reports, contracts administration, maintaining records of executed SOW, approval flow, invoices, purchases and other related documentation; assisted in expediting orders, and maintaining resources for assigned commodity items
0-5 years of experience
Support analysis and management of procurement elements.
- Enters data, runs queries, perform expediting/updates, and edits databases ensuring data integrity.
- Collected, organized, edit and provided data from various computer systems to procurement agents.
- Effectively evaluated processes and performance within the procurement cycle.
- Tracked inventory units, making adjustments to inventories for cycle counts.
- Prepared worksheets and made inventory entries in preparation for monthly closings.
- Research quotes, billing, contracts and other documentation discrepancies to ensure contractual compliance.
0-5 years of experience
Reviewed and processed procurement requests for multiple business groups.
- Communicated effectively across different business groups and levels of management.
- Educated and enforced procurement policies with internal and external partners.
- Communicated effectively across different business groups and levels of management.
0-5 years of experience
Performed administrative functions for inventory.
- Assisted in answering phones, maintaining administrative duties for inputting TBS part numbers.
- Assisted in maintaining purchase orders within the Solomon system.
- Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Achievements – Saved over $300K through the use of real time negotiations, product comparisons and full sourcing projects.
- Partnered with business stakeholders to establish efficient specs on equipment requirements in support of changing business needs.
- Procured fixtures and automotive equipment in support of Grand Opening locations.
- Manage multiple suppliers and had indirect supervision of one clerical associate on a daily basis.
- Prepare and distribute request for proposals, collect data, and analyze results.
- Develop negotiation objectives, prepares Pre-Negotiation Briefing Memorandums and Price Negotiation Memorandums, make award recommendation and processes award decisions and contract documents.
0-5 years of experience
Coordinated the PC HW/SW procurement process for CIO.
- Supported an organization of 800 engineers, product managers & support professionals. This included the management of orders totaling about $1.6M over a 10-month period.
- Principal point of contact between the end-users, purchasing organization and installers.
- Forecasted the budget for 1999 for all HW/SW purchases.
- Co-authored a paperless, procurement process with WEB based input and e-mail approvals and notifications.
- Maintained MS-Access databases entries & specified report requirements to the developers.
0-5 years of experience
Maintained inventory levels on all Nursing Units and Personal Protection Cabinets.
- Distributed materials, supplies and equipment to other departments as needed.
- Assisted with value analysis of purchased supplies to reduce costs and improve quality.
- Conducted complete departmental inventory annually and inventory for each Supply Room weekly.
0-5 years of experience
- Ensured orders were correctly placed, processed and tracked to meet delivery requirements.
- Maintained communication with clients at all times to strengthen relationships.
- Effectively resolved issues promptly and responded openly regarding delays or other problems.
10+ years of experience
Promoted to Procurement Coordinator due to extensive knowledge and prior work experience
- Lead buyer for lab departments, Cardinal orders, as well as Bill Only purchase orders
- Completed buyer process ranging from ordering, returns, contract adherence, to invoice resolution.
- Extensive experience with ESI and McKesson MMIS
- Received 2 Good As Gold awards for dedication and quality of work
- Provided back up coverage for OR Buyer and other discipline Buyers when needed
0-5 years of experience
- Supervise procurement of over $12M in IT assets annually.
- Responsibilities include coordinating and monitoring all phases of procurement process from intake through receiving and distribution, ensuring relevant project timelines are met;
- Manage 2 FTEs: Procurement Coordinator, Asset Specialist.
- Led conversion of capital purchase approvals process from paper to electronic, resulting in reduced processing time, improved visibility to stakeholders, and more effective tracking of capital project budgets.
- Leading initiative to redesign receiving / storage / distribution process to save time,
- Primary tools are BMC Remedy, Excel, Lawson, e-Builder, SharePoint.
0-5 years of experience
Analyze purchase requests for completeness, specifications, and technical documentation
- Process, place and expedite Purchase Orders (PO’s) using Ariba and SAP
- Resolve purchase order discrepancies as identified on Match Queue Exception Report, such as keypunch or pricing errors, over billing or missing/incorrect PO number referenced
- Provide Procurement Helpdesk support on a rotational basis – respond to customer telephone, fax and email communications promptly
- Resolve and expedite associated problems in a repetitive transaction environment
- Negotiated special pricing with vendors saving over $100,000 per year
0-5 years of experience
Executed full range of procurement functions in support of the Engineering Department.
- Coordinated the overall procurement process from requisition to final invoice payment.
- Managed relationships with suppliers to ensure best pricing and service.
- Conformed proposals to purchase order, including negotiation of Terms and Conditions.
0-5 years of experience
Determine purchasing requirements and stocking levels for high volume products/vendors.
- Negotiate pricing with assigned suppliers, select appropriate order types, process purchase
- Maintain relations with assigned suppliers to ensure satisfaction of purchase order
- Recommend, enter, process and manage all inventory product returns.
- Recommend new suppliers and/or new products for sourcing.
- Act as team lead, managing workflow, training and assisting lower level buyer/planners as necessary.
- PC Lifecycle Project Coordinator. Coordinate procurement of desktops and laptops on a 5 yr
0-5 years of experience
- Lead commodity buyer for beef and chicken for large scale production facility.
- Analyzed commodity prices and livestock supply to forecast future commodity prices and develop buying strategy.
- Managed large-scale inventories, utilizing both fresh and frozen inventories in a timely and efficient manner.
- Assisted in preparing monthly and quarterly inventory, purchasing and livestock market reports.
0-5 years of experience
Became the advanced Nexus Baan (advanced Buy/Sell software) user for group and helped with new software capability testing and then trained rest of team.
- Buy/Sell components for global computer manufacturing, processing $2M+ monthly.
- Priorities setting for commodities in multiple locations during supply limitations
- Established Processes, documentation and training and for other buyers
- Import/Export classification and compliance (HTS, Commercial Invoices, RPL, etc)
0-5 years of experience
- Led and performed various duties concerned with the procurement of supplies, services, construction, or research and development using formal negotiation procedures.
- Handled account discrepancies with over 400 vendors in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintained consultant and contractor databases for vendor data control and program compliance within procurement.
- Served as primary contact for the distribution of procurement documents, reports and correspondence to project management, engineering and other non-procurement disciplines.
- Expedited contractual payments by working closely with project managers.
- Processed large volumes of project invoices for project management review.
- Assisted project managers, subcontract administrators and engineers with drawing changes, budgeting, requisitions and project schedule changes.
- Performed travel audits per client requests to ensure contract billings were intact with vendor’s contractual agreements.
0-5 years of experience
Create, edit, and design weekly promotional flyers and restaurant menus through Adobe InDesign.
- Assist in coordinating food shows and running monthly sales meetings.
- Run daily, weekly, and monthly reports for the procurement and marketing departments.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and make purchase orders for all departments.
- Submit information on liability claims and track vendor rebates.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator.
0-5 years of experience
Coordinate and or perform commercial negotiations with suppliers by striving to ensure that the best deal for company is obtained
- During the pre-award Tendering Project phase, manage and conduct the RFQ process by preparing and issuing RFQ packages to suppliers.
- Conduct supplier contract negotiations, commercial and technical meetings as/when required
- Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers
- Developed activity reporting and metrics for meetings with senior management
- Manage team members for duration of project
0-5 years of experience
Procure all electrical equipment, mill supply and commercial motors for 10 containerboard mills nationwide.
- Responsible for the purchase of roughly $17,000,000.00+ worth of materials per year.
- Improve supplier performance by monitoring cost, quality, lead-time compliance and continual improvement and streamlining of processes.
- Execute sourcing alternative suppliers and materials to meet manufacturing requirements.
- Collect, organize and manage data from various reports, databases and departments in order to effectively evaluate processes and performance within the procurement cycle.
- Collaborate with internal customers and end-users for prompt issuance and expediting.
- Manage supplier quality issues, including return material authorization, cause and corrective action documentation, supplier re-stocking fees and supplier credits.
- Contact vendors directly for quotations and order acknowledgements, follow up on outstanding purchase orders and account for invoice mismatches and other exceptions.
- Apply standard formulas to calculate extensions, conversions and discount applications.
- Successfully assesses purchase requisitions and current inventory, resulting in a year-to-date cost savings of approximately $35,200.00.
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for finding and setting up new vendors and suppliers
- Responsible for ordering all materials and chemicals for operations and maintenance departments
- Track and maintain inventory of materials and chemicals
- Responsible for keeping project on budget of $1,9000, 000
- In 2011 saved company over $100,000 with cost savings initiatives.
6-10 years of experience
Perused long and short term partnership relationships with external vendors to insure we are taking advantage of the most competitive pricing offered on equipment across the board
- Negotiated pricing on logistics as well as maintained detailed schedules of Equipment Pickups, removals and deliveries
- Created reports on potential equipment purchases for over 55 existing locations annually for budget approval by COO
- View floor plans on new clubs with Sr. Dir. of Personal Training as well as VP. of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement to discuss equipment placement and count
- Participate on equipment installs to insure all purchases are accounted for and delivered without damage
- Managed a Work Order ticketing system that would allow me to dispatch techs, order parts or both on machines that still under warranty as well as machines whose warranties had matured.
- Negotiated contracts with select vendors for Repair and Maintenance as well as Preventative Maintenance Services to ensure machines are always
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for purchasing, managing, tracking and maintaining raw materials, components, consumables and contract manufactured products to sustain supply as per forecasts for innovative medical device company. Responsible for managing material flow through IQ, stocking raw materials, processing material receipts, coordinating with accounts payable and assigning raw materials as required in a FDA/DEA regulated environment.
- Knowledge and experience of supply chain programs (procurement, forecasting and BOM analysis)
- MRP experience (Syspro, JD Edwards, Unipoint, Agile and Promail systems)
- Purchasing (RFP, RFQ, Issuing of purchase orders, vendor relations, etc )
- Communicates effectively with vendors and management of accounts, problem solve challenges and issues.
- Monitor vendor and product performances to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Author SOP’s and various work instructions.
Procurement Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities
In order to ensure that all goods are purchased in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner, Procurement Coordinators regularly perform a variety of tasks. We analyzed several online job postings to identify these core duties and responsibilities.
Manage Supply Since the stock levels of organizations of every kind are in a constant state of flux, Procurement Coordinators must always stay abreast of the latest changes. Once they’ve learned what the current state of their organization’s inventory is, they need to factor in that knowledge to their upcoming buying decisions.
Manage Relationships Most organizations don’t produce their own raw materials, which means that most organizations will need to work with third-party suppliers to obtain the raw materials they need. For this reason, the Procurement Coordinator’s ability to maintain healthy, reliable and positive relationships with those suppliers is crucial to the success of their organization.
Reduce Costs A Procurement Coordinator’s job is about more than just maintenance. They must also continually look for areas where costs can be reduced without sacrificing quality. This means that, while upholding relationships with current suppliers, they also need to keep an eye out for new suppliers that might provide the same product for a lower cost.
Process Documentation The procurement of large amounts of materials typically entails a great deal of paperwork, and Procurement Coordinators are the ones who must approve, organize and process that paperwork. This paperwork can include bids, invoices, bills, vendor comparisons and more.
Gather Data The decisions a Procurement Coordinator makes must be based on facts and solid evidence rather than speculation or instincts. Thus, Procurement Coordinators must gather metrics and data which support their purchasing decisions.
Procurement Coordinator Skills
Successful Procurement Coordinators are detail-oriented, results-driven individuals who excel at interpersonal communication as much as they do at crunching numbers. They aren’t afraid of distilling complex data into information that is actionable and meaningful, and they never stop searching for lower prices, higher quality and better overall value. In addition to these general personality traits and skills, employers are looking for Procurement Coordinators with the following skills:
- Communication skills – Due to the importance of maintaining relationships with suppliers, Procurement Coordinators need to have excellent communication skills and be comfortable talking to all kinds of people.
- Mathematical skills – To ensure that no money is lost and no resources are wasted, Procurement Coordinators must be able to check and double check all of the facts and figures which back up their decisions.
- Financial acumen – Making informed purchasing decisions involves the implementation of financial skills such as accurately budgeting and forecasting.
- Ability to work independently –For the most part, Procurement Coordinators will have minimal to no supervision during the entire decision-making process. Because of this, they need to be able to prioritize tasks and work efficiently on their own.
- High level of organization – Supply chains are composed of many different moving parts, and if one segment of the chain fails to organize itself then all other segments will be affected. So, Procurement Coordinators need to protect their organizations from as much unnecessary expenditure as possible by being highly organized at all times.
Procurement Coordinator Salary
According to data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Wholesale and Retail Buyers, which includes Procurement Coordinators, make a median yearly salary of $52,940 per year. The lowest ten percent earn $30,200 per year or less, while the highest paid earn $95,590 per year or more. Procurement Coordinators in New Jersey, Massachusetts and New York enjoy the highest median annual salary in the United States, making $66,500, $59,700 and $59,200 per year, respectively.
Additional Procurement Coordinator Resources
We put together this list of resources to help you continue exploring your career as a Procurement Coordinator.
Procurement Professionals – With more than 350,000 members, this thriving LinkedIn group is the perfect place to network with other Procurement Coordinators.
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement – This group encourages its 90,000 members to exchange advice, discuss best practices and share news.
Procurement Leaders Blog – Frequent blog posts from industry experts explore all aspects of a Procurement Coordinator’s job.
American Purchasing Society – The APS offers certification programs, consulting services, a career center and a slew of other membership benefits.
Purchasing & Supply Chain Management – This respected textbook is ideal for those who are just beginning their career as a Procurement Coordinator.
The Procurement and Supply Manager’s Desk Reference – With its easily accessible information and practical tips, this book is best suited for Procurement Coordinators who have already begun their career.
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