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Supports day-to-day order fulfillment consistent with nationwide policy and performance standards. This role regularly works with staff across ACS, Inc and ACS CAN, including Global Headquarter, Region-based staff, and other members of the Supply Chain team to acquire goods and services and ensure they are delivered to the right place at the right time. Responsible for managing incoming internal purchasing requests, generating external purchasing requests, and tracking delivery of goods and services. Responsible for utilizing approved source-to-pay tools for submitting and tracking all orders submitted. Responsible for managing local and regional bids and supporting nationwide bids.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

· Under general supervision, competitively identify appropriate suppliers when an established nationwide supplier solution does not exist.

· Manage bid process for lower complexity, lower value requirements.

· Issue purchase order to selected supplier.

· Coordinate the purchase and delivery of goods, material, services, supplies, etc. for Regions and Corporate Center; issue purchase orders and manage order modifications

· Track orders and take appropriate corrective action where necessary to assure on time delivery.

· Acts as a liaison between the Regions, Supply Chain, and/or Suppliers to resolve questions and concerns serving as an escalation contact regarding ordering and delivery of goods and services.

· Create required reports, communications and status updates.

· Assist with managing supplier relationships

· Interact with cross-functional team members to resolve supply-chain related matters.

· Provide product, spend, and supplier information to sourcing managers as requested; assist with category management as assigned

· Receives purchase request information from internal constituents and creates purchase orders for external submission.

· Utilizes approved source-to-pay tool to capture and track all external orders.

· Works closely with other Supply Chain team members to provide and analyze purchasing data around products, trends, seasonal spend, etc.

· Maintains a high level of communication between Procurement, suppliers and requestors regarding purchases and delivery.

· Will assist with basic contract management other work project-based assignment on an as needed basis.

· Dedication to providing high quality service to all internal stakeholders.

· Team player that develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external business partners.

FORMAL KNOWLEDGE:

· Bachelor’s degree required, prefer concentration in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

· Customer focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

· Decision quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

· Action oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

· Optimizes work processes - Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

· Ensures accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments

· Collaborates - Builds partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

· Communicates effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

· Instills trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Other Skills:

· Minimum 2 years working in a purchasing environment, conducting administrative and transactional activities; preferably has experience purchasing multiple categories.

· Basic knowledge of formal sourcing processes.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (ie Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

· Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.

· Basic knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.

· Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

· Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

· Experience purchasing from nationwide, regional, and local suppliers.

· Ability to work well with others in a deadline-oriented environment a must.

· Accuracy and speed in data entry.

· Ability to effectively manage day-to-day interaction with, liaison between, and coordination of a wide range of internal and external constituencies involved in purchasing activities.

· Possess a positive and proactive 'can do' attitude.

· Outstanding work ethic, detailed oriented, motivated with commitment to quality and teamwork.

· Excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written

communication skills.

· High attention to detail, follow up and attention to customer service.

· Ability to quickly learn and master new skills.

The hourly rate is $31/hour. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.