Contract Sourcing / Procurement Agent - Business Support
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Includes requirements clarification, soliciting bids, evaluating quotations and selecting suppliers in a manner that maximizes total long-term value to the enterprise and optimizes the cost/benefit relationship while meeting or exceeding delivery, quality, service risk management and diversity requirements. This position also supports Negotiators and Sourcing Specialists by completing routine administrative requests and/or specific tasks within larger sourcing projects. Execute and manage the full life-cycle of procurement transactions for contract-based materials and services including purchase order creation, dispatch, acknowledgement, expediting, match exception resolution and purchase order close. Supports both auto sourced and non-auto sourced transactions. Process requisitions for routine, well-specified materials (and occasionally services) not on contract. Solicit, evaluate and document quotes as required, in addition to creating POs, dispatching POs, obtaining acknowledgements, expediting, resolving match exceptions and closing POs. Perform routine administrative tasks in support of projects led by Negotiators and Sourcing Specialists such as: Distribute and collect NDAs required prior to issuance of RFXs Gather, organize and prepare/post drawings, requirements and specifications for RFPs Gather preliminary supplier lists, seeking to include diverse suppliers Schedule meetings on behalf of sourcing leads May attend pre-bid meetings to record questions, clarifications and modifications Set up new suppliers Collect/organize supplier questions and gather information for responses during RFP Create bid tabulations Gather/organize final documentation for completed projects Issue POs Resolve match exceptions Provide secondary support for department operations such as planning/scheduling meetings, administering internal and external electronic resources (SharePoint sites, Evergy systems, Experian, PSC, etc.), gathering information and obtaining office supplies.
Key Activities:
- Execute and manage full life-cycle procurement transactions for contract-based materials and services
- Process requisitions for routine, well-specified materials and services not on contract
- Create, dispatch, and manage purchase orders including acknowledgement and expediting
- Support both auto sourced and non-auto sourced transactions
- Distribute and collect NDAs required prior to issuance of RFXs
- Gather, organize and prepare/post drawings, requirements and specifications for RFPs
- Schedule and attend pre-bid meetings to record questions, clarifications and modifications
- Set up new suppliers and maintain supplier information
- Create bid tabulations and gather/organize final documentation
- Provide secondary support for department operations
- Administer internal and external electronic resources (SharePoint sites, enterprise systems, Experian, PSC, etc.)
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field; OR four (4) years of relevant work experience
- Ability to complete routine procurement transactions effectively and efficiently
- Understanding of procure-to-pay process and procurement-related policies
- Basic understanding of procurement's role in creating enterprise value
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or other procurement-related software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel
- Strong customer service and team focus
- Basic quantitative and analytical skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity with utilities industry operations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Utility or construction industry experience
- Understanding of Supply Chain and its value creation within business
Location(s):
- In-person: Topeka, KS
Job Type:
- Full-time: Monday - Friday
Additional Information:
- Screening Requirements: US Citizenship required. This position has additional screening requirements. These additional screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance. Continued employment is contingent on acceptable screening results. The areas screened may include education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and drug and reference checks.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: $45,000 - $50,000 / year
- Opportunities for growth and additional training.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Apply now to join SnapIT Solutions as we support critical business projects in the utilities industry. This contract position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in utility procurement while working with industry-leading systems and processes.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SnapIT Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
