Staff Purchaser - AZCO (Appleton)

**Description** The Staff Purchaser performs purchasing responsibilities throughout the project life cycle which includes ordering materials, supplies and equipment, and follow through with vendors on shipment and delivery. + Compile "Request for Proposal" (RFP) documents including documents, drawings, and specifications. + Research and verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability, delivery, and industry experience. + Prepare purchase order documents and submit purchase order information into online purchasing application for final approval. + Prepare procurement documents and agreements for the materials needed to execute the project deliverables. + Review and approve purchase order requisitions including change management and close-out activities. + Complete vendor bid evaluations of proposals and technical evaluations. + Submit purchase orders to vendors/subcontractors and obtain and log order acknowledgment. + Expedite vendor submittals to support detailed design and delivery of equipment and materials to support construction activities. + Compile procurement status and expediting reports and follow up with suppliers on deliveries. + Source and qualify potential suppliers to provide required goods of service. + Prepare procurement packages for engineering and project specifications. + Communicate procurement issues and recommend changes to appropriate parties, including management. + Maintain office supplies including corporate forms and reorder when necessary. + Monitor and report the supplier’s production schedule to ensure milestones are being met and communicate issues as needed. + Promote and ensure ethical procurement practices in accordance with code of business conduct requirements and procurement procedures are adhered to on projects. + Support and recommend enhancements to the rollout of iProcurement as the SME on requisitioning. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Law, Construction, or a related field and 3 years direct purchasing experience required. + Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. + Project purchasing experience preferred. + Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred. + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. + Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. + Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. + Demonstrated leadership skills. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Procurement **Primary Location** US-WI-Appleton **Other Locations** United States **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** No **Req ID:** 260174 \#LI-MF #ACO N/A