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Job Description As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects. I. Job Summary This intermediate level buying position is responsible for procuring necessary materials, services and supplies needed in the operation of the company. II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Reviews and processes requisitions in a timely manner and in accordance with established procurement policy and procedures. Works with requisitioners to clarify specifications and creates purchase orders in the approved purchasing system. Places orders with approved suppliers. Drives utilization of corporate procurement agreements and preferred suppliers. Develops regional or local sources of supply that meet current and future cost, quality and service objectives where enterprise agreements are not available. Prepares simple RFX documents for competitive bids. Analyzes supplier RFX submissions. Supports Sourcing and Category Strategies set by Area Purchasing Manager. Develops in-depth knowledge of Area supply base and major spend categories purchased within the Area. Develops a working knowledge of the market economics, and regulatory environment that may impact pricing, supply or supplier performance. Resolve supplier performance and supply chain issues prior to any business interruption. Works with finance & accounting to resolve supplier billing and payment issues. Facilitates compliance with and communication of procurement policy & procedures. Evaluates inventory levels for products and supplies, and monitors trends to determine order points and quantities. Obtains oral and/or written quotations from suppliers when applicable. Follows up back orders, expedites delivery, and makes special arrangements for delivery. Evaluates supplier performance. III. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory duties but may be responsible for providing assistance and guidance to more entry level professionals. IV. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. Education and Experience Education: Any Graduate. Experience: More than 2 years of experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements None required. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required Proficient with MS office. Access experience is a plus. Able to communicate across all levels of the organization. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work tasks. Works well in team environment. Quickly applies new learning to areas of responsibility. Customer focused. Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day; Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely; Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely; Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; Normal setting for this job is: office setting Show more Show less
