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The Procurement Coordinator is committed to supporting the Company by procuring supplies, materials, equipment, and services necessary for the project with various vendors and suppliers including Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE).

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Location -

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, or services for use or for further processing by the project.
• Assess requirements of the project and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased.
• Coordinate and follow-up with vendors and suppliers regarding contract terms, delivery, and meeting the required deadline while on budget.
• Invite tenders, consult with suppliers, and review quotations.
• Prepare, distribute, and evaluate quotations completed by various vendors and suppliers as a prerequisite to initiating a formal purchase order.
• Create purchase orders and monitor all open orders.
• Assist with the timely and accurate purchase and delivery of the order and track information relating to purchased items.
• Researching and selecting vendors and suppliers that will provide the best value based on price and proven quality and performance.
• Locate new vendors and establish working relationships with them while also maintain existing vendor and supplier relationships.
• Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

At a minimum, the Procurement Coordinator must have a bachelors degree in business administration, commerce, or economics, or equivalent field of study, along with 2+ years of proven, progressive, procurement and customer service principles and practices experience or a high school diploma, or equivalent, along with 6+ years of proven, progressive, procurement and customer service principles and practices experience. Experience and working knowledge of Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBE) is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills for Success

• Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
• Ability to use appropriate computer programs (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite) which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
• Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal. Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including overtime, as needed, to best serve the business operations.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.