• Location: Rosemead, CA
• Type: Contract
• Job #83237

An electric utility client is looking for a Procurement Analyst that will lead procurement team and managing the total procurement effort for assigned projects/programs, including directing such tasks as fact finding, price and cost analysis, source selection, negotiations, and bidder briefings and debriefings.

Location: Rosemead, CA 91770 (Hybrid)
Position: Procurement Analyst
Pay Rate: $32/hr. on W2
Duration: 12 months or longer
Schedule: M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
***Hybrid in office two days a week (in office Monday & Tuesday)***

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful candidate must have a basic knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply principles of financial analysis, activity based costing and supply chain methodology. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers and suppliers. Excellent written and verbal communications are required. Independently commit the company by planning and authorizing purchase contracts, contract changes and other procurement instruments having signatory authority.
• Lead procurement team and managing the total procurement effort for assigned projects/programs, including directing such tasks as fact finding, price and cost analysis, source selection, negotiations, and bidder briefings and debriefings.
• Lead on-site audits and supplier assessments as necessary to qualify, evaluate and develop suppliers.
• Improve supplier performance by monitoring cost, quality, and schedule compliance; initiating and implementing appropriate action to resolve problems; and mediating conflicts and establish resolution with customers and suppliers.
• Manage procurement packages by gaining a thorough understanding of supplier-customer relationships; by developing a working knowledge of own organizations relationships with other TIMCO organizations; and, by developing and implementing and authorizing actions to incorporate with other functional disciplines.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of procurement basics, ethical business conduct, legal principles, and protection of TIMCO, supplier and customer proprietary data by complying with company policies, procedures and accepted business practices.
• Maintain contractual integrity of procurement packages by reviewing, determining and incorporating appropriate State and Federal regulations, contract flow-down requirements, and other special terms and conditions peculiar to individual contracts types.
• Develop other procurement team members by providing guidance on technical procurement issues.
• Foster increased productivity and advancement opportunities by personal commitment to professional development and by practicing continuous improvement of processes.10. Support Corporate goals for small business/small disadvantaged business by promoting the use of qualified sources and by seeking, encouraging and assisting new candidates to become qualified.
• Supplier Selection and Evaluation: Assess potential suppliers based on quality, price, reliability, and reputation.
• Negotiation: Negotiate terms, conditions, and prices with suppliers to secure the best deals.
• Order Processing: Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders.
• Contract Administration: Create, review, and manage supplier contracts to ensure compliance and legal validity.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities.
• Reporting: Prepare and maintain procurement reports and records.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:          

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1-3 years of related procurement experience.
• Negotiation Skills, Communication, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Technical proficiency with word, excel, PPT, etc. – must have Pivot table, lookup, data analytics
• SAP/Ariba, problem solving, risk management, adaptability,

About our client:
Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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