
Procurement Administrator
- Alpharetta, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Fulfill technician orders in a timely manner
- Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services
- Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries
- Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations
- Analyze data and draw conclusions to assist with purchasing volume and monitor vendor performance
- Assist with MRP and AQ fill rate analysis
- Provide backup support for equipment purchasing
- Maintain vendor data in Oracle
- Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices
- Address purchasing issues and work with Accounting on invoice/PO discrepancies
- Update parts, tools, and supply items in Oracle
- Collaborate with the Inventory Team to optimize performance
- Maintain reports, spreadsheets, and prepare PowerPoint presentations
- Other duties as assigned
- Works well at multi-tasking in a fast-paced ever moving purchasing environment
- Self-starter and self-motivated individual that requires minimal supervision
- Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Research, analyze and provide effective alternative solutions with departmental data and information
- Collaborate with co-workers and contribute to group discussion and problem-solving situations
- Document conversations and gather data quickly and accurately
- Exhibit teamwork and act with empathy and focus while resolving conflict/problems
- Above and beyond customer service in all situations
- Critical thinking and quick decision making
- Clear verbal and written communication and effective listening
- Conflict resolution and problem solving
- High standard of accuracy with attention to detail and thorough follow through
- Maintain professional confidentiality and patience with customers and within the workplace
- Ability to build, maintain, and contribute to a positive team workplace
- Stay current with emails, procedural updates, and pursue training and development opportunities
- Accurate typing, spelling, and grammar
- Proficient in Microsoft applications: Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel
- Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related purchasing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
- Ability to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Regularly use hands to feel, reach, and use a keyboard