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Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. (AECI) is owned by and provides wholesale power to six regional and 51 local electric cooperative systems in Missouri, northeast Oklahoma and southeast Iowa that serve more than 875,000 customers. AECI’s mission is to provide an economical and reliable power supply and support services to its members with the vision of being the nation’s lowest-cost wholesale power supplier. AECI is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

We are currently seeking applicants for a Purchasing Agent in the Procurement Department of the Accounting & Finance Division. Principle activities include strategic supplier research, sourcing, requests for proposal, negotiations, long-range category planning and strategy. This position will also participate in meetings with suppliers and internal customers to assist with purchases; creation and review of technical specifications for goods and services; coordination of requests from multiple facilities; vendor sourcing and negotiating; placing/tracking/monitoring purchase orders; and expedition of deliveries. Responsibilities will also include coordinating between other divisions within the Cooperative and across all levels of management with oversight responsibilities for corporate policies and procedures.

Principle accountabilities include the following: oversight for corporate policies and procedures; maintain effective communication strategies with internal customers, suppliers, and procurement team members. Other duties include responding to impending or potential problems or opportunities; coordinate and review of specifications for goods and services; and track/monitor purchase orders. This position will involve up to 25 percent travel, mostly to AECI’s coal-fired plants.

Qualified applicants must have a four-year degree in a business or technical field or equivalent experience. A minimum of six years of procurement experience is required and previous experience within the power industry is preferred. We are seeking an individual with a strong technical background, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong computer skills. This individual will have strong attention to detail, be effective in a team environment and be able to prioritize work schedules to meet deadlines.

St Louis County MO-Division of Personnel invites applications for: PROCUREMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

SALARY INFORMATION:
$17.92 - $28.67 Hourly $1,433.60 - $2,293.60 Biweekly $3,106.13 - $4,969.47 Monthly $37,273.60 - $59,633.60 Annually

DESCRIPTION: The salary stated is the entire pay range. Starting salaries are typically the minimum or within the first 20% of the salary range and are based on the applicant's qualifications and experience as well as organizational considerations.
Positions in this job classification are responsible for purchasing a wide variety of equipment, materials and supplies in a cost efficient manner. In addition, this position will be responsible for preparing bid specifications, securing quotations and analyzing bids as well as reviewing, completing, and pricing requisitions for equipment and services.
The function of this position is to administer contracts and procure goods and services to include construction and services. Additional duties include preparing purchasing reports, maintaining records of bids, quotes, and other documentation, disposing of County surplus property, and administering the County's procurement card program for all departments in accordance with the County's Procurement Code and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations. There are no managerial responsibilities associated with this position.

· Develop solicitation packages with client department ensuring the contract type ties to the statement of work or specification and applicable and appropriate terms and conditions are used.

· Evaluate bids for compliance to specifications and make recommendation for award.

· Prepare IFB's, RFQ's, change orders, contract modifications, etc with appropriate terminology, compliance to established rules, regulations and audits for completeness of the package.

· Perform cost and price analysis, effectively documenting the procurement history and actions taken.

· Make sourcing decisions, conduct negotiations including planning and development of strategy and tactics to reach objectives and negotiate contract changes as appropriate.

· Conduct contract administration activities reserved for Procurement and ensure contract compliance.

· Professionally resolve problems (both internal and external) in a fair and ethical manner while protecting the long-term interest of the County.

· Observe high standard of business ethics and integrity ensuring honesty and fairness and the process is above reproach.

· Prepare contracts and all related contract documents to include bonds and insurance certificates meeting County standards.

· Monitor vendor contract performance and evaluate and prepare any change to the contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : A Bachelor's Degree and at least ten years of professional purchasing experience, preferably for a state or local government agency; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certifications or other accreditations are desired. Experience in conducting formal Request for Proposals, Invitation for Bids and other procurement techniques. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications. Experience with an ERP process is highly desirable. Sound business understanding, articulate with good verbal and written communication skills, proven organizational and planning skills, experience in successful negotiations, good interpersonal skills, good mathematical aptitude and have a knowledge of quality assurance. Team oriented. Familiar with purchasing systems and organizational interfaces.

Loudoun County Virginia: Position available with Loudoun County's national award-winning Procurement office. This position is responsible for procurement of goods and services for all human services, financial, and other agencies through competitive sealed bidding and competitive negotiation. Experienced individual needed to contract for a wide variety of goods and services contracting in compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act within the parameters of the Procurement guidelines and goals. Position works with people at all levels of the organization and must frequently prepare and present contract award recommendations to department heads, committees, and the Board of Supervisors. See the link below to apply:

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Human Resources, Attn: Candida Deckard, 2707 N. Farm Rd 123, Suite B, Power Systems, Springfield, MO 65803

Phone: 417-885-8080 Ext. 2216, HR Fax: 417-885-0095, E-mail: cdeckard@srcpowersystems.com

Job Title: Materials Manager
Department: Materials	FLSA: Salary Exempt
EEO Category: Professional	Job Grade: N/A
Reports To: General Manager	Revision Date: November 20, 2008

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the General Manager, this position is responsible for managing the materials functions, including scheduling, purchasing new parts and core material, and controlling warehouse and inventory levels. This position is responsible for setting objectives, developing strategies, and adjusting to changes in order to meet production needs while staying within budgetary constraints.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and execute the Materials Departments budget
Plan and manage the materials function, with primary responsibility for: purchasing raw, in-process, and finished goods inventory, material control, production control and master scheduling.
Set goal and objective for the Materials Department.
Manage the Department to ensure timely delivery of products, services, and supplies to maintain level production rates.
Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory control system and process, and monitors accuracy.
Work with the Production and Sales Departments to determine material purchases, production schedules and priorities, and maximize customer satisfaction.
Participate in and support the principles of Open Book Management and recognize the responsibilities of being a part owner of the company.
Managers are expected to exhibit excellent leadership qualities. Demonstrated ability in four areas is required:
- Change Leader: Lead the way in finding opportunities for the organization to improve in all aspects. Cultivate ideas, support implementation.
- Relationship Builder: Insure your staff is tightly bonded within itself, with all departments, and with their counterparts at the suppliers and customers.
- Master Strategist: Assessing Strengths, Weaknesses, Threats, and Opportunities both internally and externally then developing and assisting others to develop plans that allow departmental and organizational objectives to be met.
- Talent Developer: Continually make your department stronger: Set succession plans for each key position. Identify and develop team members to support the succession plan. Provide training opportunities for team members to insure they are competent and will excel in their job functions. Work with team members to set career paths for them that match their desires and abilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Exposure to atmospheric conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures.

· The employee will be required to have continued knowledge of Haz/Com regulations and requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk & hear.

· This position requires occasional physical effort, lifting, pushing and pulling material weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.

· Sitting 70%, walking 30%.

SKILL/ KNOWLEDGE/ ABILITY/ EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· High School diploma or GED is required.

· Bachelors Degree in business or technical discipline preferred.

· 5 years experience in Purchasing, Scheduling, and Inventory control experience is recommended.

· Training in Employee orientation, sexual harassment, safety orientation, and quality systems orientation.

· Interaction with vendors may require travel.

· Ability to use a computer, copier, calculator, telephone, and fax machine.

· Must wear all required personal protection equipment in designated areas. Care necessary to avoid placing self and others in an unsafe environment.

· Ability to find, interpret, and apply Job Safety Analysis’ (JSA).

· Conformance to requirements is important to succeeding operations. Will support the Quality Management System (QMS).

· Required to pass criminal and sexual background checks

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