Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional recruiting firm is assisting our global manufacturing client with a Procurement Specialist position near Lake Mary, Florida.

Summary:

Coordinate activities and individuals involved with procuring goods and services to include raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising materials.

Responsibilities:

• Understand, establish, and issue RFP’s for Balance of Plant (BOP) procurements
• Establish, evaluate, and select suppliers to develop a qualified supplier base
• Support procurement activities including procurement of capital equipment and new projects
• Problem solving of BOP and procurement issues as they arise
• Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
• Review and evaluate monthly global sourcing data to make decisions that support organization direction and growth
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Manage contracts to verify vendor compliance to contract requirements
• Maintain informational exchanges and communications with groups and organizations contributing to the fulfillment of material demands
• The ability to effectively handle orders with scope and/or contractual requirements of advanced complexity and advanced commercial and/or financial risk
• Must have the ability to effectively handle multiple quotes and orders simultaneously and prioritize work
• Provide a central point of coordination for the activities in this process

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-5 years' experience purchasing equipment
• Knowledge and use of ERP system (SAP preferred, but not required)
• RFP and RFQ experience
• Previous experience executing purchase orders

Additional Information:

• Contract position for a minimum of one year with the intention for full time conversion
• Health benefits are available after 30 days of contract employment as well as 401k access

** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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