NAPM-Utah Career Coordinator Update for March 16, 2009 (TWO LISTINGS)

 

Purchasing Agent III -

State of Utah, SLC, UT  Step 51 – 68 (hourly rate $21.06 to $33.41)
May be filled at Purchasing Agent II Step 47-64 depending upon qualifications of applicant selected to fill the position.
This is a full-time career service position with benefits.

Requisition # 19166
Closes: March 18, 2009 (11:59 p.m.)

If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested, please refer to the state's on-line recruitment website. https://statejobs.utah.gov

 

STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER – Zions Bancorporation, SLC, UT
The ideal candidate for this position will have the skills and experience necessary to lead and direct sourcing teams consisting of members of Zions Bancorp affiliates. Will assist in developing the teams including a team champion, assuring the teams follows the companies strategic sourcing process, as well as guiding the team through the process, all the while maintaining and building relationships with the affiliates. Will be responsible for taking a decentralized purchasing environment and centralize it for specific corporate categories, i.e. media, travel, office supplies, copiers, print, facilities, etc. Responsible to keep the team on track, deal with conflict and deliver the end savings results. Some travel will be required for this position. This position will serves as a liaison for purchasing functions. Other duties as assigned.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in business or related field and 6 plus years experience with the strategic sourcing function, purchasing, eProcurement tools including eAuctions, contract negotiations or other directly related experience. Masters and CPM preferred. Requires considerable working knowledge of, and experience with the strategic sourcing processes and trends, competitive procurement, including value analysis and purchasing. Extensive knowledge of legal contracts, contract negotiations and service agreements. Strong organizational, negotiation, listening, communication skills, both verbal and written. Experience in Vendor Relationship Management. Demonstrated sound judgment, decision making and management skills. Must be able to work independently and have the ability to resolve conflicts and problems. Manage and implement cost initiatives. Proficient in computer software including, word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, eProcurement tools, etc. Implementation of procurement systems is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, go to the Zions Bank Website at www.zionsbancorporation.com and apply. Use reference number Reference Code: 159636

 

 

 

 

NAPM-Utah Career Coordinator Update for March 10, 2009 (THREE LISTINGS)

 

 

SENIOR BUYER – Pleasant Grove, UT
This opportunity is listed through an employment search firm.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Plans and orders materials, services and all non-production items via purchase requisitions to meet organizational inventory and internal customer requirements.  Provides centralized purchasing support for other North American business sites
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchases assigned commodities, consistent with established policies and procedures, in support of the organization’s requirements for various materials, supplies and equipment.
• Exercises originality and judgment in recommending adaptations and/or substitutes
• Reviews requisitions and verify information is valid (i.e., supplier vendor code and pricing).
• Approves requisitions, apply a purchase order number and input into the Purchasing system.
• Quotes and purchases all equipment in support of the organization.
  Corresponds with the Finance group concerning all orders
• Coordinates purchasing program with Parent Company to leverage scale on high volume items
• Evaluates market conditions and trends and develop specific short/long range commodities plans, goals and objectives.
• Reviews and evaluates all options and alternatives for cost reduction, utilizing professional experience and changes in technology, design and market conditions.
• Resolves all parts issues such as shortages, availability, and schedule changes.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor degree or higher
• 3-5 years specific experience
• Knowledge of 6-sigma or similar improvement process
• Project management ability
• Analytical strength
• Understanding of business environment
• Strong computer and communication skills

To view additional job opportunities with TAC Worldwide Companies, please visit us at http://www.tacworldwide.com/

 

 

PURCHASING ASSISTANT – Compressor Pump & Service, SLC, UT
Job Snapshot
Location: 3333 W. 2400 South Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Base Pay: $15.00 /Hour          Employee Type: Full-Time Employee
Industry: Industrial Manufacturing                                Manages Others: No
Job Type: Accounting, Admin – Clerical          Purchasing - Procurement
Education: High School                                               Travel: None
Relocation Covered: No                                            Posted: 3/6/2009
Contact Information Contact: Eric Nelson                  Phone: (801)973-0154
Fax: 801-973-9546

Description Researching and purchasing parts for service jobs. Data entry of purchase orders. Expediting purchase orders. Handle RMA's. Data entry of parts issues to jobs.
Requirements Must be detail oriented and highly organized. Capable of multi-tasking. Coordination with service technicians and planners requires good people skills. Good Telephone skills. Industrial or manufacturing experience preferred. Job cost experience helpful.

 

 

 

SENIOR BUYER – SLC, UT

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DWS Job #:	8754845
Job Title:	Senior Buyer
Salary:
Location:	SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84190
Description:	Senior Buyer Our client, a large global manufacturing company with offices in SLC, is actively looking for a Senior Buyer. Ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of solid purchasing experience within a manufacturing setting of a large company. Willingness to learn new processes and a desire to grow with company is a must. Position involves heavy contract negotiation and supplier relationship management. Company offers stable and positive work culture that values employees together with excellent compensation structure and great benefits.

 

 

John H. Carpenter
NAPM-Utah Employment Coordinator
jcarpenter@thecanyons.com
435 615-3331