Job Description:

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, international service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, construction, and smart manufacturing services. Consistently ranked among the top five industrial contractors in the U.S., we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial.

Founded in 1960, Gray has grown to encompass a complementary family of brands designed to augment and enhance each other’s specialized capabilities without gaps or redundancies. Our robust offering—which includes strategy, operational improvements, construction, extensive engineering, automation & controls, and equipment manufacturing—enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations.

Who we want… (Requirements)

A qualified procurement agent with a minimum of 2-5 years’ experience with process and/or Industrial equipment and/or and a bachelor’s degree; or the equivalent combination of experience and education.

Must be technically capable and experienced in the use of the most recent versions of Microsoft Office. Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheets, software and e-mail. 

The selected candidate will have excellent communication skills, highly organized, and enjoy growing their skills and abilities within the department

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development.

If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Follow procurement policies to ensure all equipment is purchased and delivered within budget, time constraints and monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.


• Work with the Gray project managers and estimators on pricing equipment for proposals & final budgets.


• Receive proposals, negotiate and administer purchase orders and contracts with suppliers.


• Monitor and track procurement schedule for open purchase orders. Produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs and delivery performance.


• Identify and source new suppliers and vendors; develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors and establish master purchase order agreements with preferred vendors.


• Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery, guarantees, warranty and supply of purchases.


• Work with legal department to establish and implement purchasing terms and conditions.


• Work with Risk Management Department to establish appropriate insurance requirements.


• Evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements, customer requirements and organizational policies.


• Review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures.


• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual agreements. Oversee supplier compliance with project quality standards and external regulations.


• Participate in reviews and approvals of vendor payment requests.


• Manage vendor and supplier database based on safety, quality, support, capacity, price and reliability.


• Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes and policies to accommodate changing organizational needs and market conditions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear.  They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled.   Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Engineering

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