Position Summary: IEM is searching for a Full Time-Procurement Specialist II who will bereporting to the Supervisor, Operational Procurement (Materials or Services), this position is responsible for the procurement of goods and services, internal customer service, and purchase order management. As the primary point of contact for the organization's transactional procurement needs, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist's primary work includes conducting project-specific competitive bidding and the issuance of purchase orders to 3rd party vendors.
Primary Location:
Candidate must live a commutable distance to Guaynabo and Santurce, PR
This is an in-office role and candidates must be willing to commute to the office.
Travel Requirements:
None currently
Essential Functions:
Prepare, develop and issue competitive bid documents (RFI, RFQ, RFP) based on scope and specifications provided by internal stakeholders.
Receive and summarize bids, analyze, and evaluate vendor responses using spreadsheets and other applications and tools, as required.
Analyze and interpret specifications, contracts, purchase orders, and work orders.
Guide Evaluation Committees through the evaluation of formal competitive procurement processes and act as the principal point of contact for internal stakeholders to effectively request and communicate action items and status.
Ability to lead meetings, presentations, and trainings regarding applicable procurement processes.
Communicate effectively with end users, suppliers, and contract administrators.
Ability to stay organized, have great attention to detail, be professional, articulate and patient.
Recommend, award, and establish purchase orders and project-specific contracts based on the organization's financial and contractual approval levels and in accordance with Procurement & Contracting practices and guidelines.
Convert approved Requisitions into Purchase Orders for issuance to vendors.
Complete all necessary paperwork and transactions to enable close out of purchase orders in the system.
Resolve short shipments, delivery date issues, shipping errors, etc.
Possess excellent computer skills in Excel, Word and data analysis, as well as experience with ERP and File Sharing technology.
Fluent in Spanish and English (being able to read, speak, and write); including excellent communication skills in writing in both languages.
Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.
Follow all policies and procedures.
Keep organized contract and purchase orders files to ensure compliance and documentation of the procurement process.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Business Administration, accounting, law, pre-law, project management, or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Four (4) years’ experience with Electric Utility operations and / or large, complex organizations, purchasing process for federally funded projects or government contracts is highly desirable
Benefits and more:
10 paid holidays
Vacation Pay
Sick Pay
401 (K) plan with matching
Company paid STD and LTD
Why Join IEM: We are a woman owned company in Emergency Management that embraces teamwork, collaboration, flexible performance, actionable solutions and integrity/ethics. Our work touches everyone. We produce results that matter. Results that save lives – join us while we build a safe, secure and resilient world.
Our culture: IEM believes in the greater good and it is our commitment to attract those who have excellent technical skills, creative minds and innovative ideas to keep propelling us forward.
IEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from Human Resources.