FTI · 1 day ago
Procurement Agent I
WI - Menasha
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expFaith Technologies is a leading company in construction, engineering, manufacturing, and renewable energy. The Procurement Agent I is responsible for providing procurement support from quotation to delivery, ensuring excellent customer service to project management and field personnel, and assisting in the coordination of material and equipment deliveries.
Construction
Responsibilities
Proactively communicates issues/concerns/delays/opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders
Effectively resolves and communicates delivery and service issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Demonstrates an ability to resolve conflict within peer group and operational teams
Finds common ground and gains consensus without negatively impacting stakeholder expectations
Gives & receives constructive feedback
Applies Purchasing/trade material knowledge to each transaction
Prepares purchase orders using established purchasing procedures
Works with customers to establish clear bill of materials with appropriate specifications for materials to be purchased
Provides basic quoting services when needed or required
Consistently demonstrates exceptional customer service and communication skills to internal and external customers
Expedites supplier shipments, deliveries, and/or pickups as appropriate
Demonstrates a working understanding of supplier agreement/contracts
Applies contract pricing and terms and conditions to purchase materials
Utilizes FTI PO/ERP systems to complete required tasks
Sets requirements, executes PO's, and consults in managing inventory levels
Understands basics of LEAN methodologies and concepts
Communicates effectively to internal and external stakeholders, verbally and in writing
Applies training to daily work tasks
Understands the negotiation process
Aware of established contract terms and ensures compliance at operational level
Applies negotiating techniques or training on an opportunistic basis. Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise
Demonstrates approachability and ability to collaborate with others and effectively influence
Understands key policies, practices, and procedures that impact function
Has an awareness of the cultures within the organization
Asks questions before acting in unfamiliar territory
Gets things done through formal channels
Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility
Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance
Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis
Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help
Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified
Can explain the rational or thought process behind own decisions
Proficiently performs tasks within established processes and guidelines
Makes recommendations to improve existing processes
Demonstrates the ability to plan for, complete, and implement assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner
Willingly accepts new assignments and responsibility for results
Meets daily deadlines and goals on-time and to the satisfaction of their customer
Completes work efficiently and effectively
Understands corporate/department objectives and priorities
Works and collaborates effectively with others to achieve results
Demonstrates an acceptance of the company culture (adhere to the company's core values) and an adoption of professional standards
Understands both corporate and department strategies and how to positively support them through their individual efforts
Performs other related duties as required an assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or relevant trade/industry technical program
0-2 years of purchasing/buying experience in electrical industry or other relevant business
Proficient in the use of a PC
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to learn FTI's Procurement systems
Demonstrates an ability to learn the industry quickly while leveraging their knowledge of Procurement procedures, processes, and practices
Proactively communicates issues/concerns/delays/opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders
Effectively resolves and communicates delivery and service issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Demonstrates an ability to resolve conflict within peer group and operational teams
Finds common ground and gains consensus without negatively impacting stakeholder expectations
Gives & receives constructive feedback
Applies Purchasing/trade material knowledge to each transaction
Prepares purchase orders using established purchasing procedures
Works with customers to establish clear bill of materials with appropriate specifications for materials to be purchased
Provides basic quoting services when needed or required
Consistently demonstrates exceptional customer service and communication skills to internal and external customers
Expedites supplier shipments, deliveries, and/or pickups as appropriate
Demonstrates a working understanding of supplier agreement/contracts
Applies contract pricing and terms and conditions to purchase materials
Utilizes FTI PO/ERP systems to complete required tasks
Sets requirements, executes PO's, and consults in managing inventory levels
Understands basics of LEAN methodologies and concepts
Communicates effectively to internal and external stakeholders, verbally and in writing
Applies training to daily work tasks
Understands the negotiation process
Aware of established contract terms and ensures compliance at operational level
Applies negotiating techniques or training on an opportunistic basis
Manages ad-hoc negotiations as opportunities arise
Demonstrates approachability and ability to collaborate with others and effectively influence
Understands key policies, practices, and procedures that impact function
Has an awareness of the cultures within the organization
Asks questions before acting in unfamiliar territory
Gets things done through formal channels
Applies continuous improvement concepts to overcome obstacles in area of responsibility
Gathers appropriate data with supervisor guidance
Uses standard problem-solving techniques that can include common sense and cause and effect analysis
Is resourceful; knows different processes, how/where to get information and when to ask for help
Solves defined problems where precedents exist, and cause affect are readily identified
Can explain the rational or thought process behind own decisions
Proficiently performs tasks within established processes and guidelines
Makes recommendations to improve existing processes
Demonstrates the ability to plan for, complete, and implement assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner
Willingly accepts new assignments and responsibility for results
Meets daily deadlines and goals on-time and to the satisfaction of their customer
Completes work efficiently and effectively
Understands corporate/department objectives and priorities
Works and collaborates effectively with others to achieve results
Demonstrates an acceptance of the company culture (adhere to the company's core values) and an adoption of professional standards
Understands both corporate and department strategies and how to positively support them through their individual efforts
Preferred
Basic knowledge of the electrical construction trade
Benefits
Competitive, merit-based compensation
Career path development
Flexible and robust benefits package
Industry-leading benefits
Company
FTI
Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) is a dynamic organization comprised of construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy experts.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Jansen
CEO & Chairman of the Board
Michael Richart
Chief Business Officer, Executive Vice President
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