Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
1 day ago
Operational Buyer III

Description

Key responsibilities:

• Review Purchase Requisitions for CAPEX Projects to ensure all necessary information, documentation and required signatures are present.

• Issue purchase orders to vendors based on approved requisitions.

• Obtain Order Confirmations with expected delivery dates from vendors.

• Assist with resolving any issues related to orders, including shipment errors, damaged goods, and other supplier concerns.

• Ensure goods are delivered as promised and on time.

• Keep in touch with suppliers on open orders and communicate any delays and/or early deliveries to the project leads and update internal systems accordingly.

• Close out the purchase orders at the end of the project.

• Build relationships with vendors, responding to inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

• Expedite orders as needed to meet the demands and timelines set forth by the Project Lead and communicate the status.

• Manage AP inquires for PO/Invoice assistance.

• Assist with scheduling meetings with suppliers and Project Leads and any additional stake holders.

• Tracking equipment order through delivery status using the PMP (or CAPEX Equipment Tracker).

• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Facilitate issuance of Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDA)

• Assemble and issue Request for Proposal (RFP)/Tenders, commercial agreements (PO’s), contract preparation and issuance.

o Expedite Receipt of RFP’s and Tenders

o Compile quotations and populate bid tab analysis

• Support internal cross-functional stakeholders.

• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAPEX, Procurement, Purchasing

Top Skills Details

CAPEX, Procurement, Purchasing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.

• Previous experience in large to medium CAPEX project procurement.

• Experience with Operational Procurement and Requisition-to-Purchase processes.

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement or a related field.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Experience working with procurement systems and management software, demonstrated knowledge and use of SAP and SharePoint.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to varying workloads and to prioritize business needs.

• Highly analytical with a strong attention to detail.

• Able to work with a minimum supervision.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and departments.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,NH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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