Procurement Agent

ne; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half-day Fridays

Full benefits package

401(k) with employer match

HSA contributions

Dental coverage

Short-Term disability

Job summary

Nooter/Eriksen Inc. in Fenton, MO is seeking a Procurement Agent to join the Procurement Team. The hybrid role focuses on sourcing goods and services to support plant operations and company objectives.

You will negotiate agreements, document contracts, and monitor supplier performance, with travel up to 10% to accommodate international and domestic sourcing. Ideal candidates have a business degree, strong English communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient with Outlook, Teams, Word, SharePoint and Excel.
• Strong written and spoken English, professional communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support global sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, document purchase contracts and other agreements, monitor supplier performance and improvements, and strategize for multiple projects.
• Select suppliers for RFQ and purchase orders, document procurement decisions, analyze bids, present data to peers and leaders, and administer contract changes while ensuring compliance.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Organized

Team player

Education

BS/BA in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Would you like to be a part of a company that is employee owned? Consider joining a talented team of engineering professionals at Nooter/Eriksen Inc. Nooter/Eriksen is seeking a Procurement Agent to join the Procurement Team in Fenton, MO. This role is part of a team that is responsible for committing company resources through contracts and agreements for the procurement of goods and services to help the business meet its objectives. The expectation is that this will be a hybrid position depending on business needs.

Make an Impact with a career in Power Generation!

There's never been a more exciting time to join the energy infrastructure industry, especially an employee-owned OEM with profit-based incentive opportunities! This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the efficiency and reliability of modern power generation systems. In this role, you will be at the forefront of delivering optimized combined cycle plant performance and shaping the future of energy technology.

About Nooter/Eriksen:

Nooter/Eriksen is an employee-owned company with headquarters in Fenton, MO and Milan, Italy. We specialize in HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generator) design, fabrication, equipment, and solutions for clients in the power industry, worldwide.

We offer a flexible work schedule with the option of working half-days on Fridays!

We provide a full benefits package. Our 401(K) provides an employer match and an annual non-elective contribution. We provide medical with an employer contribution toward the HSA. Dental and Short-Term disability are 100% covered by the company. We also offer vision and fitness reimbursement.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment where employees are empowered to advance their career, explore career paths, and grow personally and professionally.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

The Procurement Agent reports directly to the Manager of Procurement and will be responsible for supporting global sourcing strategies, negotiating agreements, documenting purchase contracts and other agreements, monitoring and engaging with suppliers on performance and improvement opportunities, and strategizing for sourcing multiple projects.

As a Procurement Agent, you will select suppliers for RFQ and purchase orders, document procurement decisions, analyze supplier bids, extract pertinent data and present such data to peers and leaders within N/E in a concise, accurate and professional manner, create contract correspondence and administer contract changes between N/E and its suppliers, ensure compliance with all relevant N/E procedures and contract requirements, and integrate activities with internal and external customers and suppliers to fulfill contract requirements and reconcile contract issues. This position requires 10% travel (international and domestic) and communicating effectively with people in multiple countries and cultures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA in Business or a related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Proven capabilities within Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, SharePoint and Excel.
• Excellent written and spoken communication, presentation, analytical and critical thinking skills, highly professional, organized, trustworthy team player, with proficiency in English.

Ability to read, write, problem-solve, make quick decisions, interpret data and analyze results; effective written and verbal communication is essential.

Nooter/Eriksen is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, safe, and empowered to do their best work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.