Veterans Trading Company Inc. - Job Training Program
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This will be a Procurement Specialist II position for the Ocala SMI business unit.
IMPACT STATEMENT The impact of a Procurement Specialist II is to secure the right goods and services at the right price, time, and quality to support the operations and strategic goals of our organization, while building strong relationships with our suppliers at a more advanced level while developing base leadership skills. BEHAVIORAL JOB DEMAND • Cooperative, sincere, disciplined, a self-starter who can confidently approach their tasks for the day. • Adaptable patience for repetitive work as well as shifting priorities. • High attention to processes and quality. • Proactive, able to problem-solve and self-direct. • Handle and prioritize several different processes concurrently. • Ability to work independently with demonstrated delegation skills. • Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to train and assist on various concepts patiently to a variety of audiences. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OR DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE SPECIFICS All expectations of a Procurement Specialist I in addition to the following: Advanced analysis of purchase order and program requirements Proactive investigation into issue, able to solve intermediate discrepancies or escalate as needed. Higher dollar level threshold for approval, determined by Business Unit Director. Make dollar approval and customer-related decisions at a level determined by Business Unit Director. Check the work and approvals of Procurement Specialists G/I. Able to train and assist Procurement Specialists G/I and act as a primary point of contact for basic procedural questions. Act as a sourcing decision-maker: choose from multiple quotes and determine who to proactively approach. Develop and demonstrate leadership skills under the supervision of the Procurement Manager, acting as backup for tasks. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE) All expectations of a Procurement Specialist I in addition to the following: Leadership experience and knowledge a must Advanced supplier knowledge and communication skills required, including approved lists for various purchase orders. Advanced knowledge of VTC procurement processes. Skill and experience with training and understanding basic knowledge gaps. ADDITIONAL SUCCESS CRITERIA All success criteria of a Procurement Specialist I in addition to the following: Positive supplier feedback Positive feedback from Procurement Manager regarding development of leadership skills Objective assessment of leadership skills and ability to perform tasks. Timely resolution of procurement issues. Timely escalation of advanced issues to the correct party. Demonstrated ability to handle a higher volume of purchase orders with high accuracy. Ability to successfully stand in for Procurement Manager in their absence.
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