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POSITION SUMMARY: BASIC FUNCTION

Purchasing Agent L1 will be responsible for, but not limited to, purchasing activities, procurement of material, equipment, and services; establishing and maintaining vendor relationships, including review of vendor performance; price negotiation and analysis; purchase order processing; material tracking and follow-up relating to delivery, receipt of material, freight claims and returns; invoice review and reconciliation; processing orders for approval and review of existing order for proper approval; preparation and processing of RFP’s, RFQ’s, and SOW’s including review of vendor proposals and recommendation for award of order/contract. Regular, predictable attendance is essential for satisfactory performance.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and approval of pricing, terms, freight
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders from various departments
  • Reviews material request from Requestors
  • Obtains and reviews multiple quotes/bids
  • Compares pricing and selects vendor
• Other activities/involvement as required
• Makes recommendation for award based on proposal reviews.
• Meeting deadlines for quotes, submittals and delivery
• Reviews vendor performance
  • Responsiveness
  • Reliability
  • Meeting deadlines for quotes, submittals and delivery
• Interacts with vendors/suppliers relating to material deliveries, delays, damages and/or incorrect quantities
  • Backorder tracking
  • Change orders and credit processing
  • Communication of delivery schedules to Requestors and other individuals/departments
  • Processing returns or exchanges
• Job/Project status information
• Responsiveness
• Establishes and maintains vendor relationships
  • Works with other Purchasing Agents and Purchasing Manager to negotiate vendor pricing
  • Reviews vendor performance
    • Responsiveness
    • Reliability
    • Meeting deadlines for quotes, submittals and delivery
• Change orders and credit processing
• Reviews material request from Requestors
• Communicates with other departments
  • Product and pricing updates
  • Material availability
  • Job/Project status information
  • Delivery Schedule
  • Other activities/involvement as required
• Compares pricing and selects vendor
• Handles invoice processing
  • Review and approval of pricing, terms, freight
  • Interacts with vendors and Accounting department to resolve discrepancies
• Reliability
• Coordinates with CFE/CFDD, Construction and other departments in the development of the required documents including gathering of any required specifications, drawings, details and/or other project/item requirements needed for responsible proposal by the vendors.
• On-site equipment rental and tracking
• Processing returns or exchanges
• Obtains and reviews multiple quotes/bids
• Material availability
• Product and pricing updates
• Works with other Purchasing Agents and Purchasing Manager to negotiate vendor pricing
• Prepares, distributes and reviews RFP’s, RFQ’s & SOW’s
  • Coordinates with CFE/CFDD, Construction and other departments in the development of the required documents including gathering of any required specifications, drawings, details and/or other project/item requirements needed for responsible proposal by the vendors.
  • Gathers vendor responses and participates in proposal analysis with other stakeholders
  • Makes recommendation for award based on proposal reviews.
• Interacts with vendors and Accounting department to resolve discrepancies
• Delivery Schedule
• Gathers vendor responses and participates in proposal analysis with other stakeholders
• Communication of delivery schedules to Requestors and other individuals/departments
• Updates work procedures and instructions as required.
• Backorder tracking

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Material procurement
• Good in math and deductive reasoning
• Able to be highly confidential.
• Accounting and mathematics
• Purchase Order processing
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Mechanical
• Prepare RFP’s, RFQ’s & SOW’s
• Proficient with computers to include the utilization of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Ability to work within and meet deadline constraints
• Working knowledge of Windows 95/2000/XP/7
• Construction Material
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • General
• Electrical
• General
• Multi-task and take/give direction well
• Manages stress and/or fast-pace effectively.
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Vendor/Customer relations
• Efficient problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Good fact-to-fact conversation skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Work well in a team environment and independently
• Ability to prioritize tasks

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What will make you a good fit for the role?

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years’ purchasing experience; a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a Construction, Data Firm, IT, Maintenance Operations company or related environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience usually obtained with 5 years’ related work experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
• Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
• Use of sight, hearing and voice as well as motor skills.
• Close visual work on a computer terminal.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Extensive daily usage of workstation or computer.
• Standard office environment.
• Currently a remote position with the occasional need to be onsite.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional travel to other NTT Global Data Center Americas locations and vendor sites.
• Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver’s license.

This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $65,000 - $81,000.

All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.

Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

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