Procurement Agent

Pineville, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Come join our innovative team at Beta Engineering! We understand that finding the right place to work isnt easy. At Beta we believe in cultivating a team that wins together and takes on the most challenging projects in the high-voltage industry.

We provide power delivery solutions for a variety of customers including those in the utility industrial and renewable markets. We design and build high voltage projects to our customers specifications. Our work includes substations transmission lines and more. We help our customers achieve their goals of creating a reliable sustainable power grid by reducing risks and identifying innovative solutions for their problems.

Our Purpose:We pursue that which challenges us growing our community to provide critical creative solutions that achieve extraordinary results.

The Procurement Agent is responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle for project materials and equipment including forecasting needs developing and evaluating bids executing purchase orders expediting deliveries and coordinating commercial and technical documentation. This role works closely with Engineering Project Management Construction Management vendors and site personnel to ensure timely accurate and costeffective procurement in support of project execution. The Procurement Agent also maintains procurement records supports invoice verification and ensures proper documentation and workflow coordination across departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluate project schedules and initiate procurement activities to meet deadlines.

Develop Procurement Schedule and execute procurement scope based on project needs

Create requests for quote gather and evaluate bids to maximize value to BETA and execute purchase orders to the successful bidder.

Confirm commercial details of vendor order acknowledgements and ensure technical reviews are completed as needed.

Manage the purchase order process from initial request through final closeout.

Coordinate with Engineering Project Management Construction Management and vendors to bid out purchase and receive required materials.

Coordinate with vendors and Engineering during the creation and review of material descriptions and vendor approval drawings.

Expedite major equipment and materials to ensure procurement timelines are met.

Build and maintain professional relationships with site personnel project teams material suppliers and vendors.

Understand how procurement activities impact other departments and collaborate cross functionally to resolve issues in the best interest of the company.

Sort and code invoices following verification and receipt of materials.

Create receivers for site personnel and track all required drawings O&M manuals and test reports associated with purchase orders.

Work with confidential information and ensure its security at all times.

Perform other duties as requested by the Job Cost Controller Project Manager Project Coordinator Construction Manager and/or the Financial Team.

EXPECTATIONS:

Perform high quality work within established deadlines with or without direct supervision.

Interact professionally with employees vendors and other stakeholders while contributing effectively as a team member.

Work independently while maintaining clear communication and coordination with colleagues and other departments.

Communicate regularly with the Manager regarding departmental updates needs and issues.

Demonstrate self motivation and strong communication skills in all aspects of the role.

Maintain a clean driving record as operating company vehicles is required for the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree in Supply Chain Business Administration or a related field preferred; A high school diploma with two or more years of professional procurement or purchasing experience will be considered.

Three to five years of experience in purchasing procurement or supply chain required;

experience in a project based or construction/engineering environment is preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and Adobe Acrobat required.

Experience with ERP or procurement systems (e.g. SAP Oracle NetSuite Viewpoint Spectrum) is preferred.

Familiarity with data analytics tools and electrical materials is considered a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Will work in an office environment with minimal exposure to dust noise and other environmental hazards. May involve prolonged periods of sitting and frequent use of a computer keyboard and mouse.

Able to lift 50 pounds

Use of company vehicle on occasion. A successful Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) is required.

Referral Level: Trades & Skilled

Not eligible for Enhanced Referral

Not eligible for External Referral

More information regarding The Crest Industries Family of Companies Internal and External Referral Programs can be found here: Beta we believe in cultivating a team that wins together and takes on the most challenging projects in the high -voltage industry. Each day we strive to live out our core values of doing what we say turning challenges into success and winning together. We empower our employees to identify innovative solutions and opportunities for future growth. Recognizing that our success begins with our people we invest in our teams through technical team building and leadership training. If you want to be part of a team that is built on trust and excellence apply today.

Beta is a subsidiary ofCrest Industries and job listings are managed by Crest Operations. Crest owns and operates companies that serve industries including power delivery manufacturing natural resources and specialty chemicals. Click hereto learn about careers within the Crest Industries family of companies.

Beta Engineering is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.

Beta Engineering is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority