Procurement Specialist II - ARB Underground, Gas Operations

Job Details:

ARB Underground is seeking a Procurement Specialist II for its Lake Forest, CA location.

The Procurement Specialist II is a mid-level job responsible for performing routine and non-routine complex duties related to procuring all materials and services for a business unit.

This role assists the Sr.

Procurement Specialist in researching and identifying prospective suppliers; assists in evaluating complex supplier offerings against key business criteria; assists in negotiating purchase agreements; assists in solving issues as they arise; however, escalates more sensitive issues.

This role may also be responsible for training and mentoring level I.

Duties and Responsibilities:


* Understanding Industrial Procurement Processes.


* Receives, reviews, and processes routine and non-routine requisitions and purchase orders for materials, equipment and services ensuring completeness, accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.


* Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.


* Responsible for the interaction between the company and supply base.


* Prepare routine and non-routine proposals (RFQ’s), requesting quotes, negotiating purchase terms and conditions, price, and delivery schedule.


* Collaborates with internal and external project teams and maintains strong supplier relations.


* Prepares routine and non-routine complex reports; maintains accurate inventory and procurement records; maintains database regarding vendors performance and quality of product(s).


* Analyze quotes and making recommendations for award.


* Confirms with suppliers that terms and delivery dates are accurate; makes corrections and adjustments and tracks orders to ensure timely delivery.


* Maintain and input necessary data/records in the company purchasing system.


* Validates, reconciles and processes receiving reports, vendor invoices, and other payment documents.


* Document report requirements, commodity performance metrics and vendor scorecards.

Maintain & create procurement documents to ensure the production team is informed of material constraints and risks.


* Researches and identifies prospective suppliers and evaluates products and suppliers according to key business criteria.


* Collaborate with Operations to establish strategic direction and objectives.

Supplier qualification, creation of evaluation and re-evaluation processes, and creating dual sourcing strategies when necessary.


* Identify cost reduction opportunities and report on annualized savings.


* Ability to travel as needed.

 

Required Qualifications:


* Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study preferred by not required; relevant experience may be substituted for education.


* 3-5 years of relevant, progressive experience


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)


* Effective c...