Sr. Associate of Procurement

This position is Associate level and based in San Francisco, California. 10% domestic and international travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the shipment status and check invoices to request payment to vendors.
• Review Bill of Material with the engineering teams for the projects.
• Place purchasing orders with the vendors and monitor PO status to follow up the projects.
• Coordinate the schedule with the fulfillment team and arrange the project delivery to the job site to meet the installation.
• Ensure that goods are shipped in the most timely and efficient manner according to documented processes, including planning the transportation routes, selecting the mode of transportation, and tracking the shipment from pick-up through delivery while targeting cost reduction, freight savings, service, and contractual requirements.
• Understand general shipping procedures and documentation.
• Continuous tracking and tracing of all inbound/outbound shipments, including daily organizing and saving of commercial shipping documents onto our database.
• Update daily PO tracking spreadsheet, including PO, delivery, and Invoice.
• Efficient interaction between vendors and internal teams with the highest levels of customer service.
• Adhere to existing logistics processes and apply both industry and organizational best practices.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree + 1~3 years of experience in a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in either procurement and/or supply chain/logistics.
• Possession of a valid passport and ability to travel overseas without difficulty.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects, issues, and activities.
• Strong interpersonal, implementation, and facilitation skills.
• Strong, self-motivated team player.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

• Mobility:
  • Standing 20% of time
  • Sitting 70% of time
  • Walking 10% of time
• Strength:
  • Pulling up to 10 Pounds
  • Pushing up to 10 Pounds
  • Carrying up to 10 Pounds
  • Lifting up to 10 Pounds
• Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never):
  • Typing F
  • Handling F
  • Reaching F
• Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never):
  • Turning F
  • Twisting F
  • Bending O
  • Crouching O
  • Balancing N
  • Climbing N
  • Crawling N
  • Kneeling N

Pay

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. This target salary range is for CA positions only.