About this opportunity
LED FastStart lists this Procurement Representative opportunity in lafayette, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Procurement Representative
The Procurement Representative (PR) is an individual selected to identify suppliers, research goods and services, process purchase orders and verify delivery items. The PR should be able to critically assess suppliers, products and services and negotiate the best possible deals. The Procurement Representative should maintain a keen sense of business and meticulous transaction records.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assess and organize purchasing of materials needed for operations
Coordinate with Director of Procurement to compare suppliers, goods and services to ensure best pricing on all materials
Request cost proposals and negotiating contracts and prices.
Create purchase orders to company standards
File all purchase orders to proper destination on the server if required
Get approval on purchase orders where needed
Evaluate and coordinate with warehouse manager on inventory items before outsourcing or purchasing
Maintain proper inventory levels to avoid over purchasing per max and mins
Manage and control arrival of job materials in accordance with job due dates
Strategically buy materials to maintain cash flow
Coordinate with Facility and Production manager on necessary materials needed on jobs
Control and get approval on all shortages needed
Get approval on any assets or repairs requiring purchase orders
Qualification Requirements:
Prefer four-year degree from accredited university; however, job work experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. High School diploma is mandatory.
Minimum five years' experience in a relevant domain.
Excellent communications skills in English/Spanish (if applicable).
Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls.
Previous experience as a Purchasing Agent or similar position.
Proficient Computer skills.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Expected hours: 40.0 – 55.0 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Pay DOE. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offered at no cost to employee. Opportunity to build your retirement fund, just for coming to work! (subject to plan guidelines)
Worksite address
lafayette, LA, 70595, US
Who can apply
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