Location: Mount Vernon,WA, USA
A Purchasing Agent/Analyst position in Mount Vernon, WA is available courtesy of Akkodis.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate all Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) purchasing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective.
purchasing and receipt of necessary equipment and supplies to ensure continued operations.
• Assures understanding of company procedures/policies/guidelines governing procurement activities and follows appropriately.
• Processes MRO purchase orders through a computerized system and places orders for the purchase of goods and services in a timely manner.
• Performs or directs order follow-up for timely delivery in support of requisitions, routine expediting.
• Coordinates activities with other departments to identify and prevent delays
• Monitors MRO purchases to ensure product quality and quantity, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Prepares management reports and maintains necessary records and documentation.
• Assist in negotiating corporate MRO purchasing contracts.
• Processes and tracks Blanket Purchase orders and annual contracts.
• May perform other related administrative duties as assigned Secondary Function: Floater Functions.
• Learn various aspects of Document and Records Management, Fleet Management and Project Management System User Support. Act as a back-up for these functions.
Skills/Competencies:
• Strong aptitude to understand business concepts, functions, organization, and terminology.
• Familiarity with SAP preferred.
• End user support a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Project Coordination, strong organizational skills.
Education Required:
• Bachelor's Degree