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POSITION SUMMARY

Capable of performing purchasing functions as directed by Procurement Manager. Capable of managing small projects while continuing to learn products and their vendor representatives and other procurement tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) Work with project managers on procurement of materials to meet client's needs at best price, quality, and availability. Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods. Interview vendor sales reps wo keep up with current vendors and suppliers Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history. Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or corrective action. Update Costs Tracking and Pro Tracking forms for each project to inform Project manager where Project Costs and Materials are at all times. Maintain and review electronic records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, and inventories. Conduct document control tasks, including the distribution of incoming/outgoing documents. Maintain incoming and outgoing Logs of documents. Keep a focus on "Best for Client," "Best for Project," and "Best for Company" (in that order) decisions during project execution.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s) Accountability

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Communication, Oral
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Customer Oriented
• Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. Interpersonal
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Organized
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Problem Solving
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Time Management
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):

Required Experience:

2

• 7+ years or equivalent experience Oil and Gas, Energy, or Engineering Industry experience preferred, not required.

Computer Skills:

Excel, Word, Outlook, Abobe, Sharefile, & Aconex Certifications & Licenses:

Other Requirements:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled