Procurement Agent I

About the role

A company dedicated to innovation and excellence in construction, engineering, manufacturing, and renewable energy sectors. We prioritize the health and well-being of our employees and strive to be one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. The Procurement Agent I supports project management and field personnel by providing procurement assistance from quotation to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to Project Management and Field personnel.
• Perform basic quoting activities when relevant or able.
• Analyze quotations for total value.
• Create, verify, and edit purchase and rental orders/contracts or requests.
• Submit orders to FTI’s network of suppliers.
• Assist in coordinating material/equipment deliveries.
• Perform other clerical duties related to the Procurement team.

Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or relevant trade/industry technical program.
• Experience: 0-2 years of purchasing/buying experience in electrical industry or other relevant business.
• Travel: Limited but may include periodic travel to different FTI office/jobsite locations.
• Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Overtime may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Conflict Management: Proactively communicates issues/concerns/delays/opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders. Effectively resolves and communicates delivery and service issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Demonstrates an ability to resolve conflict within peer group and operational teams. Finds common ground and gains consensus without negatively impacting stakeholder expectations. Gives & receives constructive feedback.
• Functional/Technical Skills: Applies Purchasing/trade material knowledge to each transaction. Prepares purchase orders using established purchasing procedures. Works with customers to establish clear bill of materials with appropriate specifications for materials to be purchased. Provides basic quoting services when needed or required. Consistently demonstrates exceptional customer service and communication skills to internal and external customers. Expedites supplier shipments, deliveries, and/or pickups as appropriate. Demonstrates a working understanding of supplier agreement/contracts. Applies contract pricing and terms and conditions to purchase materials. Utilizes FTI PO/ERP systems to complete required tasks. Sets requirements, executes PO's, and consults in managing inventory levels. Understands basics of LEAN methodologies and concepts. Communicates effectively to internal and external stakeholders, verbally and in writing. Applies training to daily work tasks.
• Negotiating: Understands the negotiation process. Aware of established contract terms and ensures compliance at operational level. Applies negotiating techniques or training on an opportunistic basis. Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise.
• Organizational Agility: Demonstrates approachability and ability to collaborate with others and effectively influence. Understands key policies, practices, and procedures that impact function. Has an awareness of the cultures within the organization. Asks questions before acting in unfamiliar territory. Gets things done through formal channels.
• Problem Solving: Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility. Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance. Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis. Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help. Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified. Can explain the rational or thought process behind own decisions.
• Process Management: Proficiently performs tasks within established processes and guidelines. Makes recommendations to improve existing processes.
• Drive for Results: Demonstrates the ability to plan for, complete, and implement assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner. Willingly accepts new assignments and responsibility for results. Meets daily deadlines and goals on-time and to the satisfaction of their customer. Completes work efficiently and effectively. Understands corporate/department objectives and priorities. Works and collaborates effectively with others to achieve results.
• Strategic Agility: Demonstrates an acceptance of the company culture (adhere to the company's core values) and an adoption of professional standards. Understands both corporate and department strategies and how to positively support them through their individual efforts. Performs Other Related Duties As Required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using a PC, Microsoft Office Suite, and learning FTI’s Procurement systems.
• Basic knowledge of the electrical construction trade is preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrates an ability to learn the industry quickly while leveraging their knowledge of Procurement procedures, processes, and practices.

Skills

• Applies Purchasing/trade material knowledge to each transaction.
• Prepares purchase orders using established purchasing procedures.
• Works with customers to establish clear bill of materials with appropriate specifications for materials to be purchased.
• Provides basic quoting services when needed or required.
• Consistently demonstrates exceptional customer service and communication skills to internal and external customers.
• Expedites supplier shipments, deliveries, and/or pickups as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a working understanding of supplier agreement/contracts.
• Applies contract pricing and terms and conditions to purchase materials.
• Utilizes FTI PO/ERP systems to complete required tasks.
• Sets requirements, executes PO's, and consults in managing inventory levels.
• Understands basics of LEAN methodologies and concepts.
• Communicates effectively to internal and external stakeholders, verbally and in writing.
• Applies training to daily work tasks.
• Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise.
• Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility.
• Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance.
• Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis.
• Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help.
• Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified.
• Applies training to daily work tasks.
• Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise.
• Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility.
• Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance.
• Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis.
• Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help.
• Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified.
• Applies training to daily work tasks.
• Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise.
• Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility.
• Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance.
• Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis.
• Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help.
• Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified.
• Applies training to daily work tasks.
• Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise.
• Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility.
• Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance.
• Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis.
• Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help.
• Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified.
• Applies training to daily work tasks.
• Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise.
• Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility.
• Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance.
• Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis.
• Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help.
• Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified.
• Applies training to daily work tasks.
• Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise.
• Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility.
• Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance.
• Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis.
• Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help.
• Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified.
• Applies training to daily work tasks.
• Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise.
• Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility.
• Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance.
• Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis.
• Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help.
• Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified.
• Applies training to daily work tasks.
• Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise.
• Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility.
• Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance.
• Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis.
• Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help.
• Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified.
• Applies training to daily work tasks.
• Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise.
• Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility.
• Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance.
• Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis.
• Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help.
• Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified.
• Applies training to daily work tasks.
• Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise.
• Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility.
• Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance.
• Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis.
• Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help.
• Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified.
• Applies training to daily work tasks.
• Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise.
• Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility.
• Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance.
• Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis.
• Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help.
• Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified.
• Applies training to daily work tasks.
• Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise.
• Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility.
• Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance.
• Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis.
• Is resourceful