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SUMMARY OF JOB FUNCTION
This is a mid-level position responsible for direct procurement transactions in North America predominantly US. The incumbent closely cooperates with the Buyers for the given project.
The incumbent has some working knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion and supplier relationship expectations. The incumbent understands the role of procurement and its integration with other project functions, accomplishes value-added expectations, and performs assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Exists within our Global Business Services Procurement organization and reports to the Procurement Operations Manager
- Is responsible for procurement and sourcing activities for client’s projects
- With the guidance of senior staff, ensure applicable prime contract flow-downs are identified, addressed, and included in assigned subcontracts
- Reviews and negotiates international contracts
- Administers purchase orders, including change order processing (creating modifications), and contractual compliance
- Reviews subcontractor insurance certificates and bonding for adequacy
- Maintains purchase order and purchasing process documentation
- Evaluates facts surrounding purchase order-related problem areas, determines the most appropriate remedial actions, and implements such actions through available means
- Reviews PO-related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the procurement agreement
- Advises to stakeholders how to create requisitions in Oracle and helps them in understanding the overall Procurement process
- Uses superior interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with stakeholders, Buyers, Procurement Specialists, and functional partners at all levels of the organization
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- High School or Bachelor’s degree
- 4+ years in supply management or related field, with specific experience in subcontracts administration
- Familiarity with subcontracting language and concepts with knowledge of commercial procurement laws, practices, and standards
- Some experience in understanding, negotiating and where needed drafting commercial supplier contracts, preferable in an international environment
- Strong attention to detail coupled with strong analytical capabilities and skills to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive initiatives simultaneously
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Other languages may be an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Working knowledge of enterprise procurement systems (Oracle, Ariba) are an asset
- Available to work late shifts. The shifts will be 12 pm – 8 pm local Krakow time, working days Monday to Friday.
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