PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST 3.7 3.7

out of 5 stars 1219 North Us Highway 301, Tampa, FL 33619

Job Summary :

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the organization’s purchasing activities to ensure cost-effective and high-quality procurement.

Essential Functions:

Developing and maintaining supplier relationships. Reconciliation of vendor payments and discrepancies Analyze and Evaluate supplier performance. Provide recommendations on cost saving strategies Maintaining vendor onboarding process Sourcing of material and service labor for projects as needed Perform market analysis as needed Work with contracts and legal to review purchasing agreements, subcontractor proposals, and service contracts Construct and maintain request for purchases or quotes (RFP/RFQ) Support all corporate departments such as Human Resources, Safety & Risk, Fleet Operations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sales, and Executive team. Respond to corporate requests in a timely manner. Maintain an understanding of company policies and procedures. Review company handbook periodically to ensure accurate knowledge. Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards as well as all government regulations. Create and nurture a positive work environment by treating others with mutual respect and concern.

Competencies:

Communication – Delivers clear, effective communication and takes responsibility for understanding others. Organizes, expresses, and communicates ideas clearly in writing. Ensures that regular communication occurs based on the needs of the work, the individual, management or the situation. Uses analogies, visuals, and other techniques to tailor communications to specific audiences. Utilizes skill in presenting information, analysis, ideas and positions in a clear, succinct, accurate, convincing manner, as is appropriate with the audience. Identifies and uses effective communication channels and methods (e.g., presentations, electronic dissemination, social media). Clearly and effectively conveys information verbally. Asks appropriate questions. Customer Service – Demonstrates a commitment to public service; serves and satisfies internal and external customers; holds self-accountable for quality outcomes. Establishes and maintains credibility with the public, customers, and co-workers. Works with customers to assess their needs in an effort to meet/exceed requirements and expectations. Conveys a positive attitude when interacting with customers and staff. Identifies opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction. Engages the customer as a partner in delivering service. Recognizes that customer feedback is an opportunity to improve performance, and identifies the need for any changes in service delivery. Understands customers and takes a proactive approach to meeting their needs in an effective and timely manner. Builds and maintains effective working relationships and partners with customers. Interpersonal Relations – Develops and maintains effective relationships with others; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations; shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness. Relates to people in an open, friendly, and professional manner. Cooperates and works to gain support and commitment from others when performing tasks. Discusses subjects in a constructive manner, with all levels of staff. Fosters cooperation, collaboration, and communication to facilitate consensus and accomplish tasks. Demonstrates diplomacy by approaching others about sensitive issues in non-threatening ways. Fosters an environment conducive to open, transparent communications among all levels. Notices and accurately interprets what others are feeling, based on their word choices, voice tones, facial expressions, and other nonverbal behavior. Presents oneself in a professional manner to maintain image and credibility. Teamwork – Works with and helps others to accomplish objectives. Participates willingly and effectively on team assignments and projects. Identifies areas of personal expertise and seeks out opportunities to lend expertise to working groups to maximize outcomes. Solicits input from team members. Fosters a working atmosphere conducive to collaborative efforts. Listens to constructive feedback and incorporates suggestions to achieve collective objectives. Adaptability – Adapts quickly to change and easily considers new approaches. Understands changes in work tasks, situations, and environment as well as the basis for change. Persists towards solutions and goals in changing circumstances. Acknowledges new information and adjusts responses accordingly. Adjusts timelines, results and expectations appropriately to changing needs. Overcomes obstacles to achieve results. Thinks and acts effectively under pressure. Identifies ways to incorporate new practices into existing framework. Remains flexible and open to new ideas and encourages others to value change.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills within departments and customers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong Excel and general computer skills. Strong problem solving skills Ability to conduct research independently and provide detailed summaries Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement. Business Administration, or related field required and 5 years’ experience in a procurement role OR 10 years’ experience in a mid-level procurement role. Three (3) years of experience working with C suite and providing recommendations for solutions Valid Florida Driver’s License. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand

English Physical Requirements:

Sims Crane & Equipment maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Sims Crane & Equipment is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background report & motor vehicle check. Work is performed in a standard office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects up to 25 pounds at times.

Disclaimer:

An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.