Procurement Specialist
Company Name:
AMERIGAS
AmeriGas Propane is the nation's largest propane distributor, serving over 2 million residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and motor fuel propane customers in all 50 states. We have more than 8,000 employees whose spirit, enthusiasm and dedication are displayed every day in the hundreds of cities and towns that we serve across the nation. The companys focus on employees and our employees dedication to customer service will confirm our position as the industry leader. AmeriGas is listed on the New York stock exchange NYSE: APU . For more information visit our website at www.amerigas.com
Job
Summary:
The Procurement Specialist acts on behalf of AmeriGas Field Operations to minimize the cost of acquiring goods and services. The Proc. Specialist handles the day-to-day interaction with vendors, and ensures purchase requests are processed on a timely basis and in accordance with policy. Additionally, this individual will support departmental projects such as strategic sourcing efforts, policy & process reviews, and the maintenance of item & vendor databases.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Supply Chain Management
Act as point of contact for vendors within assigned scope of responsibility
Manage day-to-day relationships with vendors, including any delivery, quality and billing issues
Monitor vendor service levels and address any performance issues
Maintain knowledge regarding assigned commodities
Assist Sr. Procurement Specialist(s) as needed
Field Support
Act as a source of information to AmeriGas field locations for assigned commodities
Coordinate the placement of orders for material and services with approved vendors upon receipt of authorized requisition
Actively manage the Department voice mail system
Coordinate distribution of literature and product information to the Field
Analysis
Analyze spending patterns and provide key performance criteria
Systems
Maintain item information and pricing within e-procurement platform
Support projects to streamline the procurement process within AmeriGas
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Word, and Excel. PeopleSoft experience preferred
Understanding of industrial manufacturing and distributor operations
Basic understanding of legal and commercial laws and procurement tactics
Basic negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Education and Experience Required:
BA/BS Business Administration, Finance or Purchasing with 1-2 years Purchasing experience or equivalent business experienceEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
AMERIGAS
AmeriGas Propane is the nation's largest propane distributor, serving over 2 million residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and motor fuel propane customers in all 50 states. We have more than 8,000 employees whose spirit, enthusiasm and dedication are displayed every day in the hundreds of cities and towns that we serve across the nation. The companys focus on employees and our employees dedication to customer service will confirm our position as the industry leader. AmeriGas is listed on the New York stock exchange NYSE: APU . For more information visit our website at www.amerigas.com
Job
Summary:
The Procurement Specialist acts on behalf of AmeriGas Field Operations to minimize the cost of acquiring goods and services. The Proc. Specialist handles the day-to-day interaction with vendors, and ensures purchase requests are processed on a timely basis and in accordance with policy. Additionally, this individual will support departmental projects such as strategic sourcing efforts, policy & process reviews, and the maintenance of item & vendor databases.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Supply Chain Management
Act as point of contact for vendors within assigned scope of responsibility
Manage day-to-day relationships with vendors, including any delivery, quality and billing issues
Monitor vendor service levels and address any performance issues
Maintain knowledge regarding assigned commodities
Assist Sr. Procurement Specialist(s) as needed
Field Support
Act as a source of information to AmeriGas field locations for assigned commodities
Coordinate the placement of orders for material and services with approved vendors upon receipt of authorized requisition
Actively manage the Department voice mail system
Coordinate distribution of literature and product information to the Field
Analysis
Analyze spending patterns and provide key performance criteria
Systems
Maintain item information and pricing within e-procurement platform
Support projects to streamline the procurement process within AmeriGas
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Word, and Excel. PeopleSoft experience preferred
Understanding of industrial manufacturing and distributor operations
Basic understanding of legal and commercial laws and procurement tactics
Basic negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Education and Experience Required:
BA/BS Business Administration, Finance or Purchasing with 1-2 years Purchasing experience or equivalent business experienceEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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