Oversee and manage our organization's acquisition of goods, focusing on securing material at the lowest cost and ensuring a smooth supply chain. Key responsibilities include accurate material take-offs, generating purchase orders, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. The position will also require collaboration with internal departments to coordinate business material needs and achieve cost-saving objectives.
Core Responsibilities
Identify and select suppliers, develop sourcing strategies, and maintain a list of approved vendors.
Provide accurate take-offs of water, sewer and storm materials to achieve accurate PO’s
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, monitoring their performance, and managing any disputes that arise.
Analyze procurement data, track key metrics, and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Ensure all purchasing activities adhere to relevant company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
5 - 10 years' experience in a utility purchasing environment - specifically water, sewer and storm materials.
Experience with Kojo is a plus