Details: Purchasing and Procurement Administrator Responsible for management and administration of all procurement and purchasing activities for developing organization. Requires a high degree of professional integrity, ethics, and confidentiality. Typical Duties: Typical duties will include but not be limited to the preparation and/or modification of the following: • Specifications and inquiry preparation, purchasing, expediting, bid analysis, and invoice auditing for manufactured equipment and bulk materials. • Standard purchasing forms, including bid requests, material requisitions, purchase orders, logs, reports, trending. Essential Functions: Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: • Support engineers and estimators in preparations of estimates by contacting vendors for “budgetary pricing” for equipment and materials. • Implementation of contracting strategies and contracts for construction and professional services, and other services in support of manufacturing projects for our Clients. • Responsible for support and guidance to engineering personnel, Project Managers, and Executive Management on formation, implementation, and administration of contract/subcontract procedures. • Ensures that all contract administration procedures are followed and executed in a professional manner. • Responsible for assisting and advising Project Managers with ongoing administration of our contracts with Clients and for ensuring adherence to established contract and procedures and requirements. • Typically supports engineering, design and build of projects. • Ability to communicate with vendors, technical resources, and Clients. • Must be able to work in a schedule-driven environment. Timing is a critical function. • Must be able to manage budgets and avoid delay costs including shipping Procurement authority may include: • Issuing purchase order, contracts and change orders. • Development of vendors and/or contractors. • Cost control, change control, and scheduling. • Expediting orders, quotations, back-orders, scope changes, etc. Skills and Special Requirements: • Manufacturing and production engineering/procurement experience is preferred. • Ability to read drawings, use of AutoCAD a plus. • Competent with MS Excel based purchasing system. • Experience in working with multiple discipline projects. • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office. Work Environmental & Physical Demands: The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. • May require lifting or moving product up to 50 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus • Overtime may be necessary as workloads dictate• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require time in multiple production facilities. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
Showing posts with label Procurement. Show all posts
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Monday, 30 July 2012
Shipyard Procurement Analysts
Details: Job Classification: Contract Our client employs more than 19,000 employees at this location, and is one of the nation's leading companies for the design, engineering, construction, and life cycle support of Aircraft Carriers for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and international navies, and for commercial vessels of all types. Our client's excellence in service and overall product quality has ensured long term growth and expansion benefits. In response to this growth and expansion our client is in immediate need of a qualified Procurement Analyst.Procurement Analysts•Sources and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. •Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.•Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. •Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. •Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. •May prepare bid packages. Required Experience for Level 2:•*Must have a minimum of 3 Years experience.•*Must possess a Bachelors Degree in Business.•*No Clearance •*Previous Procurement experience desired •*Good organizational skills required •*Experience with MicroSoft Office suite Must have Bachelor's in one of the following disciplines: Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Operations,This is a long term contract position offering competitive pay, benefits to include Medical benefits, as well as HOLIDAY/VACATION pay. keywords: procurement sourcing purchasing supply chain engineering operations Join Aerotek Professional Services&174. Our customized employment solutions and personalized approach give job seekers access to great opportunities with competitive salaries. Aerotek offers comprehensive benefits that can include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone; put it in the hands of a specialist. Launch or rejuvenate your career today with Aerotek Professional Services! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
Procurement Analyst
Details: Job Classification: Contract Aerotek Professional Services is actively seeking a Procurement Analyst in the DC area. Candidates should have primary experience working in the procurement field dealing with all aspects. Candidates who have experience as buyers and worked with PO's is also a plus. Candidates must also be able to create the contract cradle to grave. This is a part time position M/W/F 24/week.Candidates within an IT background will jump to the front of the competition. If interested in this position please e-mail rdesano(at)aerotek.com immediately!Join Aerotek Professional Services&174. Our customized employment solutions and personalized approach give job seekers access to great opportunities with competitive salaries. Aerotek offers comprehensive benefits that can include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone; put it in the hands of a specialist. Launch or rejuvenate your career today with Aerotek Professional Services! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Two Procurement Specialists Wanted!!!!
Details: Classification: Purchasing Manager Compensation: $15.00 to $20.00 per hour Accountemps is currently seeking to fill two separate temp-to-full-time purchasing roles; Procurement Specialist and Procurement Commodities Specialist. Candidates for this position should have solid negotiation, communication, analytical and organizational skills. Responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the Company's needs for preferred service providers, commodity outlets and customer driven sustainable services. These services are to be secured at competitive market levels with high quality, professional and honest characteristics consistent with Company policy and performance standards. The position is further responsible for strategic planning and internal control functions for applicable services negotiated and obtained by said Procurement Specialist; consistent with Company and Client sustainability requirements.
Manager - Sourcing, Procurement and Facilities
Details: Join a growing company deliver a high level of service to internal and external clients. Prospect Education / Charter College is looking for a Sourcing, Procurement and Facilities Manager to join its team at its HQ in Reno (Reno/Tahoe), NV.Position location: Reno / Tahoe, NVRelocation assistance is available.Position DescriptionReporting to the CFO, the Sourcing, Procurement and Facilities Manager is a dynamic position which has ownership over the following areas: Companywide Sourcing and Procurement Service Contracts and Lease Management Contract Administration Facilities ManagementThis position is critical to the success of the organization by driving strategic low cost sourcing across the company and providing overall management of current and new facility build outs. This position is an individual contributor role which requires a proven change agent with a solid balance of tenacity, analytic skills, and common sense to help drive a high-growth privately held, for-profit, post-secondary school business. Prospect Education LLC is headquartered in the Reno/Tahoe Nevada area with campus operations, doing business as Charter College, in California, Washington, and Alaska.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Main goal will be to identify and maintain strategic supply chain partners for low cost, high quality sourcing needs of a fast growing business with multiple locations in the Western U.S. Develop sourcing strategy targets on quality, price, delivery, and service, as necessary, to meet company requirements. Implement and maintain continuous quality improvement processes targeting the above areas and develop reporting tools to assist this analysis. Identify, develop, and manage vendor relationships to meet purchasing commitments and ensure integrity of the purchasing processes. Collaboratively work with all corporate departments and campus administrations to identify potential spend area where sourcing savings can be realized or better managed. Administer our e-procurement system to ensure control over purchases and automate procurement processes where possible. Set cost reductions targets and lead this process to realize savings. Manage contract and lease administration including development of and monitoring of Service Level Agreements with 3rd party suppliers to ensure contractual obligations meet operational needs and are adhered to by suppliers. Provide for the evaluation of vendor proposals utilizing appropriate negotiation and purchasing analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts necessary to meet requirements. Facilitate, drive, and own all RFP/RFI processes at headquarters including I.T., Finance, HR, and Marketing systems as needed. Including all requirements/specifications gathering, identifying possible vendors/suppliers, and vendor selection. Identify and implement sourcing best practices. Manage existing and new equipment lease arrangements. Manage current facilities including all build outs and ongoing campus services. Acting as the liaison between the business and lessor or property manager Plan and manage new facility build outs by managing directly and indirectly architects, contractors and property managers. Employee Benefits Summary:We offer great benefits including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits, Paid Time Off / PTO (15 days per year), 7 Paid Holidays per year, Tuition Reimbursements of up to $5,000 per year, and more...visit us online to learn more.
Manager - Sourcing, Procurement and Facilities
Details: Join a growing company deliver a high level of service to internal and external clients. Prospect Education / Charter College is looking for a Sourcing, Procurement and Facilities Manager to join its team at its HQ in Reno (Reno/Tahoe), NV.Position location: Reno / Tahoe, NVRelocation assistance is available.Position DescriptionReporting to the CFO, the Sourcing, Procurement and Facilities Manager is a dynamic position which has ownership over the following areas: Companywide Sourcing and Procurement Service Contracts and Lease Management Contract Administration Facilities ManagementThis position is critical to the success of the organization by driving strategic low cost sourcing across the company and providing overall management of current and new facility build outs. This position is an individual contributor role which requires a proven change agent with a solid balance of tenacity, analytic skills, and common sense to help drive a high-growth privately held, for-profit, post-secondary school business. Prospect Education LLC is headquartered in the Reno/Tahoe Nevada area with campus operations, doing business as Charter College, in California, Washington, and Alaska.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Main goal will be to identify and maintain strategic supply chain partners for low cost, high quality sourcing needs of a fast growing business with multiple locations in the Western U.S. Develop sourcing strategy targets on quality, price, delivery, and service, as necessary, to meet company requirements. Implement and maintain continuous quality improvement processes targeting the above areas and develop reporting tools to assist this analysis. Identify, develop, and manage vendor relationships to meet purchasing commitments and ensure integrity of the purchasing processes. Collaboratively work with all corporate departments and campus administrations to identify potential spend area where sourcing savings can be realized or better managed. Administer our e-procurement system to ensure control over purchases and automate procurement processes where possible. Set cost reductions targets and lead this process to realize savings. Manage contract and lease administration including development of and monitoring of Service Level Agreements with 3rd party suppliers to ensure contractual obligations meet operational needs and are adhered to by suppliers. Provide for the evaluation of vendor proposals utilizing appropriate negotiation and purchasing analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts necessary to meet requirements. Facilitate, drive, and own all RFP/RFI processes at headquarters including I.T., Finance, HR, and Marketing systems as needed. Including all requirements/specifications gathering, identifying possible vendors/suppliers, and vendor selection. Identify and implement sourcing best practices. Manage existing and new equipment lease arrangements. Manage current facilities including all build outs and ongoing campus services. Acting as the liaison between the business and lessor or property manager Plan and manage new facility build outs by managing directly and indirectly architects, contractors and property managers. Employee Benefits Summary:We offer great benefits including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits, Paid Time Off / PTO (15 days per year), 7 Paid Holidays per year, Tuition Reimbursements of up to $5,000 per year, and more...visit us online to learn more.
Manager - Sourcing, Procurement and Facilities
Details: Join a growing company deliver a high level of service to internal and external clients. Prospect Education / Charter College is looking for a Sourcing, Procurement and Facilities Manager to join its team at its HQ in Reno (Reno/Tahoe), NV.Position location: Reno / Tahoe, NVRelocation assistance is available.Position DescriptionReporting to the CFO, the Sourcing, Procurement and Facilities Manager is a dynamic position which has ownership over the following areas: Companywide Sourcing and Procurement Service Contracts and Lease Management Contract Administration Facilities ManagementThis position is critical to the success of the organization by driving strategic low cost sourcing across the company and providing overall management of current and new facility build outs. This position is an individual contributor role which requires a proven change agent with a solid balance of tenacity, analytic skills, and common sense to help drive a high-growth privately held, for-profit, post-secondary school business. Prospect Education LLC is headquartered in the Reno/Tahoe Nevada area with campus operations, doing business as Charter College, in California, Washington, and Alaska.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Main goal will be to identify and maintain strategic supply chain partners for low cost, high quality sourcing needs of a fast growing business with multiple locations in the Western U.S. Develop sourcing strategy targets on quality, price, delivery, and service, as necessary, to meet company requirements. Implement and maintain continuous quality improvement processes targeting the above areas and develop reporting tools to assist this analysis. Identify, develop, and manage vendor relationships to meet purchasing commitments and ensure integrity of the purchasing processes. Collaboratively work with all corporate departments and campus administrations to identify potential spend area where sourcing savings can be realized or better managed. Administer our e-procurement system to ensure control over purchases and automate procurement processes where possible. Set cost reductions targets and lead this process to realize savings. Manage contract and lease administration including development of and monitoring of Service Level Agreements with 3rd party suppliers to ensure contractual obligations meet operational needs and are adhered to by suppliers. Provide for the evaluation of vendor proposals utilizing appropriate negotiation and purchasing analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts necessary to meet requirements. Facilitate, drive, and own all RFP/RFI processes at headquarters including I.T., Finance, HR, and Marketing systems as needed. Including all requirements/specifications gathering, identifying possible vendors/suppliers, and vendor selection. Identify and implement sourcing best practices. Manage existing and new equipment lease arrangements. Manage current facilities including all build outs and ongoing campus services. Acting as the liaison between the business and lessor or property manager Plan and manage new facility build outs by managing directly and indirectly architects, contractors and property managers. Employee Benefits Summary:We offer great benefits including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits, Paid Time Off / PTO (15 days per year), 7 Paid Holidays per year, Tuition Reimbursements of up to $5,000 per year, and more...visit us online to learn more.
Manager - Sourcing, Procurement and Facilities
Details: Join a growing company deliver a high level of service to internal and external clients. Prospect Education / Charter College is looking for a Sourcing, Procurement and Facilities Manager to join its team at its HQ in Reno (Reno/Tahoe), NV.Position location: Reno / Tahoe, NVRelocation assistance is available.Position DescriptionReporting to the CFO, the Sourcing, Procurement and Facilities Manager is a dynamic position which has ownership over the following areas: Companywide Sourcing and Procurement Service Contracts and Lease Management Contract Administration Facilities ManagementThis position is critical to the success of the organization by driving strategic low cost sourcing across the company and providing overall management of current and new facility build outs. This position is an individual contributor role which requires a proven change agent with a solid balance of tenacity, analytic skills, and common sense to help drive a high-growth privately held, for-profit, post-secondary school business. Prospect Education LLC is headquartered in the Reno/Tahoe Nevada area with campus operations, doing business as Charter College, in California, Washington, and Alaska.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Main goal will be to identify and maintain strategic supply chain partners for low cost, high quality sourcing needs of a fast growing business with multiple locations in the Western U.S. Develop sourcing strategy targets on quality, price, delivery, and service, as necessary, to meet company requirements. Implement and maintain continuous quality improvement processes targeting the above areas and develop reporting tools to assist this analysis. Identify, develop, and manage vendor relationships to meet purchasing commitments and ensure integrity of the purchasing processes. Collaboratively work with all corporate departments and campus administrations to identify potential spend area where sourcing savings can be realized or better managed. Administer our e-procurement system to ensure control over purchases and automate procurement processes where possible. Set cost reductions targets and lead this process to realize savings. Manage contract and lease administration including development of and monitoring of Service Level Agreements with 3rd party suppliers to ensure contractual obligations meet operational needs and are adhered to by suppliers. Provide for the evaluation of vendor proposals utilizing appropriate negotiation and purchasing analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts necessary to meet requirements. Facilitate, drive, and own all RFP/RFI processes at headquarters including I.T., Finance, HR, and Marketing systems as needed. Including all requirements/specifications gathering, identifying possible vendors/suppliers, and vendor selection. Identify and implement sourcing best practices. Manage existing and new equipment lease arrangements. Manage current facilities including all build outs and ongoing campus services. Acting as the liaison between the business and lessor or property manager Plan and manage new facility build outs by managing directly and indirectly architects, contractors and property managers. Employee Benefits Summary:We offer great benefits including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits, Paid Time Off / PTO (15 days per year), 7 Paid Holidays per year, Tuition Reimbursements of up to $5,000 per year, and more...visit us online to learn more.
Sunday, 15 July 2012
Procurement Analyst
Details: Location: FL_OrlandoRelocation Provided: NegotiableEducation Required: Bachelors DegreeExperience Required: 1 - 3 YearsPosition Description:Position Purpose Provide tactical management for Plant Equipment purchases including PO placement, invoicing and payment processes to vendors. Also provide tracking for project timelines and budgets. Major/Key Accountabilities • Enter and update purchase orders (PO’s) in SAP and SRM• Manage payments to vendors on capital projects per contract terms• Track project budgets and timelines to ensure compliance to contracts• Update supplier schedules and modify expected PO delivery dates in SAP • Manage RFP’s process with suppliers. • Help qualify and set up new suppliers following established SOP’s • Provide overall system maintenance for suppliers and PO’sMeasures • Adherence to Project Timelines• Capital Equipment CostsChallenges • Coordination between CHEP engineers and equipment suppliersKey contacts Internal Capital Engineering, Account Payable (AP), MasterdataQualifications • BA or BS in Business, Finance, Engineering or related fieldsExperience • 2-3 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain background • Previous experience with project budgets and CAPEX tracking preferred• Previous experience with capital equipment purchases preferredSkills and Knowledge • Advanced Excel skills required• Word, Power Point, Access, and Outlook skills required• SAP knowledge preferredLanguages Required English
Sunday, 8 July 2012
senior systems analyst , Procurement, Global Technology
Details: Job Summary and MissionThis position contributes to Starbucks success by applying knowledge of business requirements and systems technology to effectively support existing processes/applications while identifying, designing, and deploying enhanced process and technology solutions supporting the operational requirements and/or strategic initiatives of the Procurement and Planning organizations. Defines overall business requirements and provides process consulting on projects and sustainment initiatives of moderate scope and complexity. Coordinates functional requirements and solution design activities across initiative teams, various Information Technology (IT) groups, and business stakeholders to collaboratively develop effective solutions. Leverages subject matter expertise to drive the resolution of more complex business technology challenges. Coaches and mentors less experienced analysts. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.Summary of Key ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:Solution DeliveryProactively identifies and effectively assesses improvement opportunities (productivity/efficiency gains, cost savings, etc.)Gathers, analyzes and documents business requirements to support the design and development of technology and/or process solutionsLeverages relevant process and technology expertise to propose appropriate solution optionsTranslates business requirements into technology solutions. Clearly defines and communicates targeted functional solution via functional design specifications. Verifies technical designs satisfy functional requirements.Leads iterative solution design and prototyping effortsPerforms application configuration in support of solution delivery initiativesCoordinates solution delivery activities with vendors as requiredLeads solution testing efforts by developing test plans, preparing test environments, coordinating the test execution, and validating test results.Creates system and end-user documentation to support new system implementation, enhancement deployment, and incident management efforts. Delivers training and performs knowledge transfer to team members as required.Supports project initiation efforts by assisting in the definition of project scope and the development of work plans, estimates, and timelinesProduction SupportLeverages subject matter expertise in analyzing and troubleshooting complex system/user issues to drive resolution and determine root causeCoordinates issue resolution efforts across peer support groups, technical support teams, and vendors as requiredEffectively coordinates and communicates issues resolution with end-usersCorrelates related production issues and assesses trends to identify broader improvement opportunitiesExtends technology support internationally to support global business operations Coordination/LeadershipEffectively facilitates/negotiates through challenging situationsInterfaces across all organization levels comfortably with internal business customers, technical support resources, and external business partnersLeads/influences groups though effective decision makingMay lead project teams or direct the activities of a given project phaseSupports the development of less-experienced analysts through coaching and mentoringSupports team building and internal process improvement effortsRelates system solutions to broader organization strategies and objectives
Senior Sourcing And Procurement Analyst - St. Louis Park, MN
Details: Seeking a Senior Sourcing and Procurement Analyst within the Contract Labor Program Office.This person will act as the liaison between UHS Hiring Managers and Suppliers to recruit and fill active job postings. This person will specifically be supporting the IT Contingent Labor team. Develops and executes a daily plan. (Returns all calls by COB same day, facilitates the continued flow of requirements with consistent follow up, etc.) Successfully manages their own day. Works independently. Has a good handle over own 'business'. Conveys a sense of urgency to achieve outcomes and exceed expectations.Contributes to improving process/solving issues and sharing ideas/knowledge with team members with regards to sourcing best practices. Leverages an established supplier base to recruit the best candidate at the best price, (experience with rate negotiations or RFP process desirable). Maintains relationships with internal customers to support their labor sourcing needs. Ability to clearly define hiring needs with internal customers and work together with various groups (internally and externally) to accomplish common goals.-Uses pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise.-Investigates non-standard requests and problems, with some assistance from others.-Works exclusively within a specific knowledge area.-Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet deadlines.-Provides explanations and information to others on topics within area of expertise.OFFICE FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE IN ST. LOUIS PARK MN
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Procurement Coordinator
Details: - Seeking a Procurement Coordinator with very strong Excel skills and automotive experience. - Process all work segments to standards and turnaround times. - Establish schedule with fabricators and dunnage suppliers which meet program timing. - Input schedules and shipper request into containers website and advise Global Purchasing Supply Chain regarding supplier capacity & volume for future placement. - Coordinate fabricator/dunnage supplier performance metric report outs and establish and monitor pull schedules for re-use / re-work jobs. - Support program review meeting with program management and engineering teams as requested. - Conduct on site supplier visits; provide container engineering with open capacity at supplier information. - Schedule first article approval and inform container engineering of initial production sample readiness.
Telecom Procurement Coordinator
Details: Post Date: 7/2/2012 Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (Nasdaq; CSTR), offers new-release DVD, Blu-ray Disc® and video game rentals through its network of conveniently located, self-service kiosks. Redbox has rented more than 2 billion discs and is available at more than 35,400 kiosks across over 29,000 locations nationwide, including select McDonald’s restaurants, leading grocery, drug and convenience stores, select Walmart locations and Walgreens locations in select markets. For more information, visit www.redbox.com Information about Coinstar can be found at www.coinstar.com.Telecom Procurement CoordinatorPosition Purpose: Oversee all aspects of kiosk communications including; ordering, logistics and delivery, troubleshooting, maintaining network health, product testing and inventory accounting. Assist with troubleshooting and processing of employee wireless communications.Summary of Key Responsibilities:- Apply subject matter knowledge regarding wired and wireless telecommunications and align with the SMTI’s sourcing strategies and methods- Assist the SMTI in maintaining cost savings, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation- Procure communications for all kiosks in alignment with current sourcing strategies- Interact with telecommunication suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and operation of wireless and wired telecommunications for all kiosks- Maintain cell kit tracking database to determine shrinkage and supply chain issues- Assist redbox field personnel troubleshooting wired and wireless devices for both kiosks and employees, engaging suppliers and help desk when appropriate- Approve invoices for cell kit purchase orders and maintain billing and order records- Recommend, test and procure new kiosk communications equipment to ensure seamless transition between device models and carriers- Other duties and projects as assigned by the SMTI and department managementKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:- Ability to interact in a positive manner with consultants, vendors, team members and senior management and to keep a positive mental attitude at all times- Have a customer service focus and mentality when working with employees- Demonstrates high-level oral and written communication skills- Has the ability to address and diplomatically resolve inter-personal conflict- Has a solid and unwavering belief in good ethics and honesty- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot wired and wireless telecommunication issues- Knowledge of telecommunications industry and the inner workings of carriers, specifically Verizon Wireless, Verizon, Sprint, Frontier, AT&T, & Centurylink- Proven excellence in execution and delivering projects on time- Open to change and innovation- Demonstrates a high-level of computer literacy including:o Windows & Microsoft Outlook (req.)o Microsoft Word & Excel (req.)o Microsoft Access (desirable)Education and Experience:- 2+ yr of college successfully completed, Bachelors Degree desired - 2+ yr experience repairing or troubleshooting MTM communications or - 4+ yr experience in wired and/or wireless telecommunications fieldIn addition to a rewarding career, Coinstar, Inc. offers excellent employee benefits and competitive compensation. For more information about this position and to apply, please visit our website at www.coinstarinc.com/careers.
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
Associate Consultant - Manufacturing Procurement
Details: Job Description:The Regional Sourcing Associate for major capital investment is responsible for sourcing and procurement of; engineering, construction, automation, commissioning/qualification and engineered equipment for manufacturing sites in North America, with a principal focus in the continental United States. The role is part of the Global Manufacturing Procurement - Capital & Infrastructure team which is responsible for sourcing and managing the procurement of goods and services in a way that adds value to Global Facilities Delivery (GFD) projects and ensures Lilly remains competitive in the global pharmaceutical industry. In performing this role, the individual will utilize the Lilly Strategic Sourcing Process to provide the customer the greatest value within the allowed timeframe. The Sourcing Associate will lead procurement efforts on multiple projects with the goal of maximizing the value of capital spend from development of project strategy through contract management. The role includes managing relationships with the GFD organization and North American manufacturing sites while implementing cost-effective sourcing strategies for each project that meet project objectives, increase speed to market and reduce supply risk. Additionally, the role requires the Sourcing Associate to develop in-depth market segment knowledge within the process and pharmaceutical industries. Position Responsibilities: 1. Functional Technical Expertise:Requires depth of expertise within the discipline and recognition in a function or geographic region.Lead the sourcing process for all major capital projects (>$5M, total installed cost) at Lilly’s manufacturing sites in North America to acquire goods and services ($50 - $200MM annually). This includes the review of requirements, development of sourcing strategies, management of the supplier due diligence process, oversight of the RFP process, contract negotiation and award, and oversight of the contract management process. Additionally, the Sourcing Associate will provide oversight to maximize the value of local capital projects (<$5MM, total installed cost) for Indiana manufacturing sites. 2. Project/Financial Management: Leads major capital project(s) or multi-site program(s) with greater risk, resource/financial requirements, and/or complexity.Executes project procurement activities in accordance with both Global Procurement procedures and corporate policies. This includes a strong focus on competitive bidding, ensuring that recommendations are based on the most competitive technically and commercially acceptable sources, use of emerging market suppliers, and development of new suppliers. 3. Customer Focus & Problem Solving: Builds relationships with internal and external customers and partners. Interacts with regulators, customers or other outside stakeholders on business issues. Anticipates and resolves key technical, operational or business problems that impact North American manufacturing sites.Leads project procurement efforts for the assigned GFD project manager while reporting to Global Procurement. In addition, adapts and implement global procurement processes to seamlessly integrate into local manufacturing site requirements while maintaining appropriate segregation of responsibilities. Also, manages the procurement activities of resources from leveraged organizations and/or seconded team members who perform the majority of the procurement activities. The Sourcing Associate will deliver external market knowledge to GFD and North American manufacturing sites by establishing relationships with the supplier base, networking within the industry to establish contacts to bring market knowledge and technologies into Lilly, communicating local market dynamics to take advantage of market trends, developing risk mitigation strategies to facilitate continuity of supplier relationships, and managing conflict resolution within appropriate levels of the relationship. 4. Impact, Influence, & Decision Making:Drives solutions impacting results within North American manufacturing sites while influencing complex regulatory, business or technical issues within a business area and/or function. Makes decisions that impact the function or geography while partnering with the business to drive effective change.Understands the needs and goals of each project and the associated North American manufacturing sites in order to identify the most optimal solutions for the business consistent with appropriate risk management and local market conditions. Also, works to gain alignment across client groups to deliver consistent solutions and results while serving as a focal point to communicate trends, issues, and strategies to the Lilly procurement organization and business partners.
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