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PRIMARY PURPOSE: |
Responsible for procurement of goods and services for the Company, manage expenses associated with purchases, and establish relationships with suppliers and internal partners. |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintain/update company supplier contracts and related records in the Company's Vendor Management System.
2. Implement and maintain contracting and procurement procedures in compliance with the Bank's Purchasing Policy and Vendor Management program.
3. Administer centralized procurement process through a strategic partner and procures supplies through alternate vendors as needed.
4. Coordinate with Lines of Business to monitor contract service level commitments to ensure satisfactory performance of service providers.
5. Advance the Bank's efforts to reduce resource consumption and promote sustainability.
6. Process invoices to ensure accurate and prompt payment to suppliers.
7. Maintain adequate inventory levels for critical items by monitoring and replenishing as necessary.
8. Negotiate acceptable prices and terms with suppliers for material requirements in the best interest of the company and customers.
9. Review and execute purchasing requests received from various departments.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Experience & Education
Internal and External Contacts
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Office environment. Ability to operate a computer. Ability to communicate in order to exchange simple to complex information with individuals and groups. Ability to travel throughout Bank footprint.
For Recruiting Agencies
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