Procurement Specialist

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver a focused, communicative, and accountable approach to procurement at Allied Fire Protection
• Be the point of contact for all internal customers and external vendors
• Exemplify a friendly, outgoing personality with a strong internal desire to provide quick and accurate support to all parties involved in the procurement process
• Proactively take material and fabrication requests from the appropriate Allied department associates.
• Maintain an extremely high attention to detail and follow-up required in each step of the procurement process.
• Responsible for sending out (RFQ’s) request for quotes to vendors
• Source vendors and material as needed
• As point of contact, will handle all communication between the vendor and department leader to receive timely and accurate quotes.
• Compile RFQs and send to the procurement head and the appropriate department leader for review
• Confirm the accuracy of material and fabrication quoted by the awarded vendor with the department leader and then issue a PO.
• Engage and follow up with the vendor and department leader every step of the way until all material is received by Allied
• Receive material into the system for all PO’s issued.
• Handle all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• High School diploma or GED is required
• Construction experience is a plus
• Administrative experience is preferred

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an office setting
• 1-2 years of Inside Sales or Procurement experience
• Fire & Life Safety Industry or Construction experience is a plus

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Detail oriented with excellent organization skills
• Proficient in working with Microsoft Office Products including Word and Excel
• Proficient in PDF creation
• Must have valid state driver’s license and good driving record

Physical Requirements

• 75% Office Setting, including sitting, some bending, some lifting, walking and viewing
• 25% driving

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