GMR Marketing Hiring for Procurement Associate at Remote Full Time

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, purchasing a variety of items as required by Fab Shop, IT, Account Teams, and other internal resources. Position requires quick and efficient execution of purchases from suppliers, on-line retailers, and other sources. Duties include contacting suppliers via e-mail and phone to secure quotes, preparing accurate purchase orders, routing PO’s for approval, placing orders with suppliers, credit card purchases and following-up on order status. Communicating purchase status to GMR resources, providing documentation to A/P, working in multiple systems updating related purchase details, are also part of this position. Executing other purchasing related responsibilities as required and directed by Procure to Pay Manager and other GMR resources is also part of the position.

This role is a temporary role with the opportunity to become permanent.

YOUR IMPACT //

Procure a variety of items for GMR projects including but not limited to:

Fabrication materials

IT supplies – Electronic and Computer equipment and services

Subscriptions

Gift card purchasing

Online purchasing

Work with approved suppliers to obtain price quotes and product availability

Generate purchase orders and change orders, route for approval, and complete all related transactions throughout the lifecycle of the purchase

Utilize all GMR tracking systems appropriate for the particular purchase

Drive low-cost solutions based on total cost of ownership focusing on total value, no necessarily price

Work with agency accounting staff to resolve invoicing, purchasing and RMA issues

Collaborate with agency staff to execute solutions

Comply with all purchasing policies and procedures

Ability to negotiate price, schedule, and service attributes with suppliers and project teams

Stay current with the latest innovations in key GMR purchase categories and purchasing best practices

Develop a comprehensive plan for purchasing all assigned projects

Prioritize workload effectively

Route contracts for approval

Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Conduct yourself and your business in an ethical, appropriate manner at all times

YOUR EXPERIENCE //

Good decision making skills and willingness to take calculated risks

Works well with minimal supervision

Can-do, get it done attitude with a self-reliant, resourceful nature

Communicates effectively with internal and external resources

Ability to creatively solve problems

Ability to work successfully with a variety of people and personalities

Willing to learn and operate via purchasing best practices

Good organizational and time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Adept at internet searching for new supplier resources

Proficiency with office applications including spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software

1-3 years of experience in a similar position

Educational and Experience Requirements

Associate Degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or touch objects or controls and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach above shoulders, kneel, stoop or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.