Aptara

Procurement Representative

Posted: 18 hours ago

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Procurement AgentStart: ImmediateDuration: 1 yearLocation: HYBRID – Rosemead, CA onsite Mondays and TuesdaysPay Rate: W2 hourly rate $40.00 + all benefitsNegotiates favorable terms, volume discounts, and long‑term contracts with suppliers.Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for technical equipment, custom engineered products, systems, software, or components.Acquires and maintains understanding of technology trends, market forces, cost trends, and supplier technology roadmaps.Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for compliance with organizational policy.Discusses defects and delivery problems with suppliers and negotiates refunds.Scope/FocusApplies advanced in-depth knowledge in a job family or broad knowledge across a job function.Frequently uses extensive understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts.Has general knowledge of related disciplines.Work challenges are varied and complex.AccountabilityContributes to improving existing processes and procedures.Helps complete work group objectivesDecision Making/ImpactExercises judgment and discretion to advise and recommend actions with moderate business impact.Provides input on strategic decisions related to project direction.Errors may result in serious program delays and considerable resource expenditure.ResponsibilitiesEnsure risk management, quality, ethical sourcing, sustainability, and legal compliance align with company policies.Updates supplier agreements and contracting policies for internal stakeholder use.Supports category or sourcing strategies and tendering event management.Helps develop and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex issues using change management strategies.Conducts contract reviews for audit compliance and spend analysis to assess long‑term supply needs.Manages day-to-day Energy contracts in regulated and deregulated markets.Supports development of category strategies aligned with business plans and regulatory commitments.Uses complex data sets to identify opportunities and risks across contract lifecycles.Ensures protection and proper handling of all physical, financial, cybersecurity, and sensitive information assets.Organizational CompetenciesLeads with VisionAdvances Innovative SolutionsMakes Sound DecisionsCreates a Safety CultureCommunicates with ImpactFosters an Inclusive EnvironmentDrives for ResultsBuilds Organizational CapabilitiesFocuses on Service ExcellenceMinimum QualificationsFive or more years of experience in supply chain, IT procurement, and/or contract management.Desired Skills/Attributes Organizational CompetenciesLeads with VisionAdvances Innovative SolutionsMakes Sound DecisionsCreates a Safety CultureCommunicates with ImpactFosters an Inclusive EnvironmentDrives for ResultsBuilds Organizational Capabilities

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