Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education and Experience
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is typically required.
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field, often with previous experience as a purchasing agent. Experience in a project-based, industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or construction environment is preferred but not required.
- Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, advanced negotiation skills, financial acumen, and proficiency in procurement and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
Desired Skills and Knowledge
- Relevant certification in procurement or supply chain management.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to understand technical documentation and communicate technical information clearly.
- Proficiency with productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and ERP software (e.g., Odoo).
- Knowledge of collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- A valid California Driver’s License
- Certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), CPP (Certified Purchasing Professional), or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt are preferred but not required.
Competencies
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Effective Communication
Ensures that regular, consistent, and effective communication takes place. Ensures that important information is shared with others, on a timely basis as appropriate, in their organizational unit. Proactive in keeping their manager informed, on a regular basis, about progress and problems to avoid surprises.
Analytical Thinking
Approaches problems using a logical or sequential approach, systematically comparing two or more alternatives. Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information. Identifies parameters and considerations needed to analyze situations and make decisions. Conducts decision-based cost/benefit or risk/success analyses. Prioritizes tasks.
Results Oriented
Focuses on the desired result of one’s own actions/performance, sets challenging goals and focuses appropriate effort on meeting or exceeding them. Persistent and effective at overcoming obstacles. Tracks performance against goals and identifies shortfalls on a timely basis. Identifies and employs ways to address and correct problems. Maintains commitment to achieving goals even in the face of obstacles and frustrations. Exerts unusual effort over time to achieve a goal. Demonstrates a sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
Collaboration
Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with others inside or outside of the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Recognizes and appreciates the business concerns and perspectives of others. Provides valuable and needed assistance and support to others.
Presentation Skills
Is effective in a variety of formal and informal presentation settings: one-on-one, small, and large groups. Communicates effectively, both inside and outside the Company, on both simple and complex topics. Commands attention and manages group process during the presentation. Is cognizant of audience response and able to adapt content and style accordingly.
Initiative
Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required. Does more than what is normally required in a situation. Seeks out others involved, in a situation, to learn their perspectives.
Thoroughness
Monitors the quality of one’s own work. Acts to verify information and checks the accuracy of own work. Develops and uses systems to organize and keep track of information or work progress. Organizes information or materials for others. Carefully reviews and checks the accuracy of information in work reports provided to management and others.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Office - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
