Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
This job opportunity is contingent on contract award.
Asci has specialized in all aspects of supply chain management for over 20 yearsWe excel in assembling the right mix of team members for each of our customersWe are looking for an individual with strong leadership skills to join our asci team to fill the role as a procurement leadThis role is a remote position with a requirement that the remote location be based in nevada and within commuting distance from elko, nv for occasional site visits.
The procurement lead is primarily responsible for supervising the procurement team that provides after hours on call supply chain emergency buying services in support of our customers mining operationsManages, plans, and coordinates activities of projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
Essential duties & responsibilities:
Manages and directs the work of the procurement team.
Manage scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing, contractual obligations
Direct communications with the customers project manager
Oversees the selection and ordering of materials, supplies, and services from vendors; showings by manufacturing representatives, growers, or other sellers; or purchases on open market for cash, basing selection on nature of clientele or demand for specific commodity, merchandise, or other property, utilizing knowledge of various articles of commerce and experience as buyer.
Coordinates purchasing activities with user departments to maintain optimum inventory and buy levels.
Develops, with upper management, and recommends changes to purchasing procedures and policies
Recommends vendors for notification to bid for contracts.
Reviews bids to ensure adherence to procedures and policies.
Provide continuous improvement activities to increase efficiency and cost savings for the client.
Communicates with supplier changes in specifications, change orders, quantities, and adjustments.
Keeps current with economic, industrial, and other trends that affect markets and prices.
Hires, trains, evaluates employee performance, and recommends or initiates promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.
Develop, maintain and implement operating procedures, flowcharts, process control monitoring mechanisms and other supporting process control tools on procurement, contracting and associated activities to ensure full adherence to procedures and control of operations within parametersReview and analyze status reports associated with invoice exception activities to identify trends and recurring problems and to refine processes or perform any necessary adjustment.
Non-essential duties & responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned
Minimum qualifications: these are the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain operationsThis must also include at least five (5) year of successful supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or logistics requiredAdditional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basisIf substitution, a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Valid driver`s license required.
Proficient with ms office and working knowledge of erp systems
Working environment: the work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Work is performed in an office setting with ability to speak and receive phone communications oftenWork requires computer usage with strength, dexterity, coordination and visual acuity to use keyboard and video display terminal and other office equipment
Work is performed at an active job siteThis includes outdoor yards and indoor warehousesThe continual ability to be mobile with the use of all senses is required for this positionWork requires frequent use and wear of safety equipment, operation of computer, office equipment, forklift, light and heavy trucks.
Occasional travel may be required
Physical demands:
Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper, reaching with hands and arms for items above and below desk level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus).
Walking from place to place within the office with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 2 hours
Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds such as small office equipment, files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials.
[reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions].
Pre-employment drug testing information: asci requires pre-employment drug testing utilizing urinalysis collectionA positive drug test makes you ineligible for employment with asci.
