Materials Procurement Coordinator V

HireTalent; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a candidate for a technical bid preparation role, with 5+ years of experience required. This position involves creating commercial RFPs and engaging with suppliers and internal teams, with potential remote work options based on the right candidate. Candidates with engineering backgrounds and experience in the coatings industry are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in relevant fields is mandatory.
• Experience in coatings and paint industry is preferred.
• Ability to prepare technical and commercial proposals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing technical bid packages with internal customers.
• Negotiate technical and commercial proposals.
• Engage with internal legal resources for contract formulation.

Skills

Negotiation

Technical Bid Preparation

Supplier Engagement

Education

CPSM/CPM Certification

Engineering Background

Job description

The contingent associates do not have to physically work at the locations. The reason behind these locations is to provide them with close proximity for face-to-face support. IE: Training, Procurement, policy compliance, legal, and other issues that can be better addressed more locally and 1:1 physically. It works out much better if individuals can stop by and see someone who can help them.

Pittsburgh is the preferred location.

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General Office
One *** Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15272

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Cleveland Plant
3800 W. 143rd Street
Cleveland, OH 44111

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Strongsville Plant (30 minutes from Cleveland Plant)
19699 Progress Drive
Strongsville, OH 44149

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Loudon New Plant
No address or building yet
Anywhere near Knoxville or the town of Loudon, TN

Candidate can also be remote if needed. Based on the right candidate.

Required experience: 5+ years

Pay rate: ***-***

Timeframe: 6 months with an option for a 6-month extension

High Level Job Description:

1. Assist in preparing technical bid packages with internal customers
2. Prepare supplier service level commercial specifics with internal customers
3. Create technical and commercial RFP
4. Conduct/Support supplier and internal pre-bid meetings
5. Answer RFIs questions
6. Perform technical and commercial bid tabulations
7. Negotiate technical and commercial proposals
8. Engage with internal legal resources
9. Contract formulation (framework agreement)
10. Post contract supplier follow-up

Below are nice-to-haves:

• Engineering background
• Experience in coatings and paint industry
• CPSM/CPM certification
• Experience with large capital projects (Processing Coatings Equipment and Construction a plus)
• Experience with liquid and/or powder processing equipment
• Material category description examples: dispensing systems, media (powder & liquid) mills, extruders, chill rolls, large bulk tanks, reactors, and automation controls