Associate Procurement Specialist
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About the Role
McDermott is seeking an Associate Procurement Specialist to perform routine sourcing and buying tasks. The role involves using purchasing systems, processing requisitions, and supporting procurement operations.
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Responsibilities
- Use purchasing systems to source, buy, and manage procured items and services
- Submit suppliers for registration and qualification
- Interact with senior procurement team members to select potential suppliers for sourcing events
- Use standard purchase order terms and conditions
- Maintain records of goods ordered and received
- Work with Expeditors and other team members to resolve vendor changes
- Process requisitions into purchase orders for goods and services following well defined procedures
- Prepare commercial bid analysis with recommendations for award
- Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs
- Represent company and client in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers
- Resolve vendor or contractor claims against suppliers
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management or relevant discipline, or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 2 years of relevant experience
- 0 3 years of relevant experience
- Broad knowledge of the procurement process
- Able to effectively communicate commercial solutions and concepts
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access)
- Experience in Smart Plant Materials and HR Systems
- Certificates in process improvement and/or Six Sigma a plus
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Job Overview
- The Associate Procurement Specialist utilizes existing Procurement procedures and training, supported by senior team members to transact routine sourcing and buying tasks.
- They receive instruction, guidance, and direction from others within the team, leveraging conceptual knowledge of Procurement and Supply Chain.
- The Associate Procurement Specialist will have authority to transact low value commitments on behalf of the company.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Use purchasing systems to source, buy, and manage procured items and services
- Submit suppliers for registration and qualification
- Interact with more senior procurement team members, leaders, and category managers to select potential suppliers for sourcing events
- Use standard purchase order terms and conditions
- Maintain records of goods ordered and received
- Work with Expeditors and other team members to resolve vendor changes
- Process requisitions into purchase orders for goods and services following well defined procedures
- Prepare commercial bid analysis with recommendations for award
- Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs
- Represent company and client in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers
- Resolve vendor or contractor claims against suppliers
Essential Qualifications and Education
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline) or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 2 years of relevant experience
- 0 3 years of relevant experience
- Demonstrates a broad knowledge of the procurement process
- Able to effectively communicate commercial solutions and concepts to procurement and non procurement personnel
- Support Integrated Procurement worldwide, work with suppliers to develop supplier agreements
- Understand local and regional logistics regulations and agreements
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access)
- Experience in Smart Plant Materials and HR Systems
- Certificates in process improvement and/or Six Sigma a plus
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