JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

Utilize computerized procurement system for generation and verification of reports, blanket purchase orders and various types of purchase orders in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures.
Establish sources of supply for materials, equipment and services and interface with Engineering and user personnel for technical assistance and approvals.
Maintain and establish qualified vendors list and update files as necessary.
Process procurement documentation, including review and clarification of requisition descriptions and resolution of delivery lead-time constraints, and obtain requisition variance approvals.
Develop, receive, process and evaluate bid packages and vendor responses for surplus items.
Obtain and document written and telephone quotes from vendors.
Identify new suppliers in an effort to reduce costs and increase quality and service.
Prepare and process purchase orders, change orders, blanket order releases, repair orders, emergency orders and confirming orders in a professional and timely manner.
Expedite procurement activities as directed.
Issue and maintain blanket purchase orders, ensuring specific expiration date and monetary limits are not exceeded.
Perform other tasks in addition to the above listed responsibilities including, but not limited to, staff meetings, vendor visitations, preparation of memos, letters, forms, and correspondences as appropriate.
Strong commercial ability with emphasis on negotiations
Knowledge of Market - Materials and manufacturing
Ability to understand engineering drawings and documents preferred
Planning ability (MS office) and good IT knowledge (Office/MS Project/SAP)
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Training

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.
3+ years of experience in governmental and/or industrial construction or production buying
Must complete EHS assigned regulatory training for work area as described by PSM's EHS Training Matrix

Skills/Experience

3+ years of experience with computer mainframe pertaining to procurement activities; purchasing practices and procedures (preferably in the utility or manufacturing field; varied categories of materials, equipment and services.
1+ years of experience with SAP
Experience in Power Generation field preferred
Some travel may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled