Procurement Clerk

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Kelly Services is now seeking a Procurement Clerk for a leading chemical company in the Kingsport, Tennessee area.-- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiate pricing and rebate agreements with major vendors/contractors; periodically adjust labor rates as necessary.
• Manage special projects including vendor/product improvements and changes.
• Advise personnel regarding vendor and product issues and liaise with vendors as needed to resolve disputes; timely rectify issues as warranted.
• Establish pricing and costs to be used by the Estimating Department.
• Review bids to ensure accuracy.
• Compare and evaluate market for new, potential contractors/vendors.
• Periodically perform other assigned duties including:
• Assist with annual contract and addendum updates.
• Coordinate purchasing changes with the Estimating Department.
• Perform field studies to ensure subcontractor/vendor compliance.
• Perform competition studies.
• Prepare memoranda on policy and material changes.
• Review Marketing materials
• Participate in Department-wide projects and provide general support as needed.QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business or a related field.
  • Preferred 4 years of experience in purchasing, operations or estimating.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of estimating and purchasing principles as well as chemical practices and materials.
  • Effective negotiating skills.
  • Demonstrated computer skills to include experience with Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.Why Kelly--?As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.]]

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