Job Description
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Description:
- Resolve a variety of purchasing issues/problems for both internal and external customers (i.e., unblock invoices to secure payment for vendors, provide expediting services as necessary, disputes for “out of scope” changes, contractual performance issues, etc.).
- Using strategic sourcing tools, solicit formal and informal vendor bids for engineered equipment and services to support Capital Projects consistent with the requirements established by customers using specifications for equipment/materials and/or scopes of work for services.
- Identify opportunities for subsequent rounds of bids, reverse auctions, and other value added sourcing techniques.
- Analyze proposals, negotiate, cost and terms & conditions to award the business fairly.
- Perform all steps necessary to prepare and release an RFP or RFQ.
- Assist user/requisitioner in developing specifications and/or requirements and pertinent, objective technical evaluation matrices.
- Attend Capital Project meetings as requested to proactively address any potential Procurement concerns.
- Review Customers' requisitions and process Purchase Orders in SAP to procure materials and services at the most favorable price consistent with requirements for quantity, quality, safety, and delivery to support the assigned Business Unit(s).
- Maintain Long Lead Item tracking spreadsheet and escalate any delays as needed for timely resolution.
Qualifications:
- SAP Experience Preferred
- Purchasing Experience, 6 or more years