Purchasing Specialist/Buyer

Job Category:
Procurement Job Type:
Non-Union Department(s):
Supply Chain Location:
800 W. Montgomery Ave. Requisition #:
3328 Responsibilities Include:
Complete and review approved purchase orders, requisitions and limited purchase order for amounts up to $7 million Evaluate purchase orders, requisitions and limited purchase orders for associated prices, materials, services, delivery terms, change orders and change requests in order to ensure that PGW operations are consistent with quality required at the lowest, most cost effective rates. This includes, but is not limited to:
* Determining bonding issues for each of the five geographic sections of the City and prepare proper paperwork in accordance with bond ratings for each section; * maintaining and developing reliable vendor specifications to negotiate prices, terms, conditions and delivery; * and consolidating requisitions from a variety of company areas for the same or similar items into blanket purchase orders to take advantage of volume discounts and reduced costs and expedite orders as necessary to assure deliveries are complete. Apply Supply Chain principles and processes to supplier relationship management, quality control, standards and specifications related to procurement of and general materials. Provide continual analysis and evaluation of products and services in spend area to ensure that PGW obtains the best possible value and takes advantage of technical improvements in the supplier industries supporting the assigned spending area. Ensure adherence to procurement related policies and procedures, alignment of procurement activity with practical support for PGW goals and initiatives related to minority and local business participation, continuous improvement in cost effectiveness of purchasing in spend area. Support Business Transformation policies and initiatives such as strategic sourcing, integration of procurement into client department planning processes, process and technology improvements in purchasing, contracts management activity, etc. Work with subject matter experts and internal customers to gather and assess business requirements in support of procurement activities, agreements and suppliers, assist in developing sourcing and consolidation strategies for assigned spending area and conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses. Develop and maintain supplier agreements, internal and external purchase profiles and Request for Proposal/Quotation (RFP/RFQ) Monitor cumulative spending vendor contracts for assigned area and compliance with supplier agreements Keep abreast of market conditions including mergers, acquisitions, consolidations and market developments by attending trade shows, seminars, courses and purchasing meetings Act as backup for Supervisor and Senior Level Buyers during vacations, sick leave and other absences Perform other special projects and assignments as requested. Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering or other related field of study required APCIS or ISM certification preferred 1 to 3 years of general office practices, preferably in Procurement or Material Management. Experience in procuring professional services or construction services. Excellent knowledge and understanding of automated and manual procurement activities, purchasing procedures and related policies Excellent knowledge of general office practices including, but not limited to:
* office administration * budget/accounting principles * procurement procedures * team building and personnel management Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees, irate vendors and other public agencies/officials in delicate, pressure situations Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Oracle Financials Purchasing and Inventory Module Self starter with the ability to work independently and exercise sound business judgment with limited supervision. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to develop creative solutions to delicate issues Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and usually under short deadlines. PGW IS AN EOE