Project Purchasing Manager |
| Jun. 23, 2009 - Dec. 23, 2009 |
| Location: | Vonore, TN |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Employer: | American Technical Associates, Inc. |
| Description: | American Technical Associates, Inc. (ATA) a Knoxville, TN based Technical Staffing/search firm, is recruiting the following temporary/contract position for an Knoxville area industrial project;
Project Purchasing Manager
6 months, 40+ hours/week initially
POSITION PROFILE:
Project Purchasing Manager
Technical Competencies
- Equipment knowledge
- Quantitative Skills
- Business acumen
- Contract knowledge
- Chemical processing equipment knowledge
General Competencies
- Organization skills
- Strong Communication skills
- Decision Making
- Training skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Strategic Perspective
Traits
- Ethical
- Team Player
- Articulate
- Analytical
- Attention to detail
- Tenacious
Output/Results
· Strong working relationships with key suppliers, vendors and team members
· Team understands and follows project purchasing policy
· Secure the best value possible for project team – cost, schedule and quality
Responsibilities
· Follow/amend existing capital project purchasing systems and protocols
· Execute the construction tendering and equipment purchase process to meet project schedule and budget
· Operate in a team environment to work closely with engineering, construction and finance to resolve purchasing/related issues
· Follow-up with suppliers, vendors and contractors as needed to resolve quality, delivery installation and price issues.
Requirements
· Technical background with experience in mechanical or chemical engineering/technology
· Purchasing experience with chemical processing equipment
· Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
· Works on job site in Vonore, TN
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