Procurement Assistant (3117)

CPM International; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the capital equipment sector is seeking a Procurement Assistant to support purchasing and expediting processes. In this role, you will source and negotiate with vendors, manage Purchase Orders, and coordinate delivery schedules. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience with procurement tools like SAP and Ariba. This full-time position offers opportunities to work on large capital projects within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to handle multiple requests.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing procurement plans and analyze quotations.
• Negotiate cost reductions with suppliers for Capital Equipment.
• Execute purchase order transactions in SAP & Ariba.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Teamwork

Education

IIPMM Certificate/Degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

We are seeking a Procurement Assistant to support the purchasing and expediting of Capital Equipment and services. This role involves sourcing, identifying supplies, negotiating prices and terms, coordinating delivery schedules, and maintaining vendor communication while liaising with on-site business areas.

License/Certificate Requirements:

• IIPMM Certificate/Degree is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Capital Procurement team in implementing procurement plans supporting the Project Procurement Plan and Global Capital Facility Project plans.
• Analyze quotations and prepare commercial bid analysis with vendor recommendations for site business partners.
• Negotiate and achieve cost reductions and savings with suppliers/contractors for Capital Equipment and services.
• Execute purchase order transactions in SAP & Ariba.
• Expedite Purchase Orders and provide regular status reports.
• Apply the Vendor Management process for setting up vendors on SAP & Ariba.
• Manage Capital Purchase Orders (PO) in SAP.
• Maintain a filing system for Purchase Orders and Vendor Data.
• Provide backup support for similar procurement roles as required by the business.

Key Attributes:

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to quickly build relationships with stakeholders.
• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple requests across various business areas.
• High level of IT proficiency (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Previous experience with SAP / Ariba is an advantage.
• Previous experience working on large Capital projects is an advantage.
• Strong sense of customer focus and teamwork.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If you qualify for this position, we invite you to apply.Only qualified candidates will be considered.
CPM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and take Affirmative Action to recruit Women, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.