3 Purchasing-Procurement jobs

The purpose of this position is to direct all aspects of the District's supply chain management functions.  This is accomplished by developing policies and procedures for the department and ensuring compliance, procuring materials, supplies, services, parts, and equipment, administering contracts, managing materials, inventory control, specialized business outreach and mail services, finding opportunities for improvements, implementing proposed changes and industry best practices, providing administrative direction in strategic and financial planning, assessing departmental needs, and supervising subordinate staff and determining staffing needs.  Overall responsibility for the District's DBE/Small Business Programs, Procurement Violation and Pcard Programs. Other duties include networking with local minority chambers in order to expand outreach services, participating in annual charity campaigns, producing various reports as requested, and overseeing the District's color copy and mail distribution programs. Provides procurement oversight by monitoring the procurement process and ensuring fair competition for vendors and bidders, drafting, editing, and reviewing proposals and issue papers, ensuring documents are accurate, complete, and in compliance with legal requirements, reviewing, approving, and monitoring purchase orders, requisitions, and purchase card program expenditures, outlining, implementing, and monitoring policies/procedures and purchasing performance measurements/standards, responding to customer, supplier, and vendor related issues, assigning procurement workload, and creating reports on departmental activities, making presentations to the Board as needed, attending outreach events with local chambers/public officials, networking with other agencies regarding common requirements/joint procurements for large dollar commodities. Provides strategic planning by developing and implementing short and long range policies and procedures, reviewing, improving and enhancing current procurement practices, standards and contract instruments, forecasting, planning, and coordinating departmental staffing and logistical needs, coordinating required staff trainings, enhancing relationships with suppliers and customers, and revising ordinances to meet federal and state requirements Oversees materials management by monitoring bus lists for stock-outs and bus/rail inventory levels and open requisitions, coordinating and reviewing the annual inventory process, planning and implementing future parts storage/logistical requirements, coordinating the disposal of obsolete items and the addition of new parts into the system, and addressing issue and concerns brought up by operations or union staff. Provides contract administration and DBE oversight by reviewing and implementing annual goals and objectives, ensuring that the required reports are submitted, monitoring and reviewing contract staff workload, insuring audit corrective actions are completed and in compliance, and developing and implementing small business programs and related outreach. Provides supervisory responsibilities by monitoring department workload for efficiency, conducting annual review of staff performance, finding opportunities for and conducting training, addressing staff questions and concerns, developing individual goals and objectives for staff members, and interviewing and hiring staff as necessary. Provides budgetary and financial overview by developing the goal and objectives for the annual budget, reviewing and reporting monthly budget performance, forecasting staffing and equipment requirements, reviewing/approving check requests, invoices for payment, employee expense forms, and purchase card expense reconciliations, preparing cost information as requested, and coordinating with the Finance Department regarding issues and concerns. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.  SacRT  reserves the right to determine the  equivalences  of education and experience. Formal Education : Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.   Experience:  A minimum of seven (7) years of procurement and/or material management experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience. Proof of required education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application, if not substituting experience for the education requirement. FILING INSTRUCTIONS The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. An employment application is required for this position. Applications, job announcements, and copies of the complete job description are available at our website at www.sacrt.com.   Completed employment application and proof of education, as outlined above, must be submitted online no later than Monday, February 10, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.  RT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application.  For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department.  The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298. SacRT has a stand alone pension plan which is not part of, nor does it have reciprocity with CalPERS. RT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Job Summary: Assists Purchasing personnel as necessary in the performance of their daily buying duties and ensuring the work flow is maintained. Follows up on orders as necessary and assists Buyers in bid preparation and analysis. Complete special assignments as necessary and work with end users as directed.  Operate between Buyers and warehouse staff to manage vendor returns, open order tracking and shortages.  Resolves accounts payable issues with vendor and communicates such resolutions through variance module of Stratton Warren. Qualifications:   High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  Minimum of 1 year experience in purchasing field preferred. Must be able to converse, read, and write English.  Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.  Must present a well-groomed appearance. Essential Job Functions:  Responds to and consistently meets the needs of internal clients.  Communicates in a friendly, respectful and understandable manner.  Politely gives consistent, timely and accurate information and finds answer when unsure.  Consistently demonstrates superior customer service skills and acts as a positive role model for all internal and external guests.  Work as a team player, cooperates with employees within the department as well as other departments.  Speaks positively about the company, co-workers and guests.  Identifies ways to increase efficiencies or improve product or service property wide and in own department. Identifies cost savings opportunities and works with appropriate departments to establish implementation plan.  Delivers assignments/projects on time and completes all aspects before delivering to internal clients.  Prepares and maintains routine documentation relating to purchasing.  Clearly communicate programs/services to necessary people, seeks their support and keeps them informed of changes that may impact the business.  Keep track of existing products/services and/or progress on new corporate initiatives.  Prepares project plans that aid in moving such initiatives forward.  Complies with and upholds company expectation including Code of Commitment, policies, procedures, industry regulations, department goals and business strategy.  Keeps purchasing records in order.  Responsible for computer data input and documentation in accordance with established department procedures.  Performs routine clerical and general office duties as assigned.  Works a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.  Works a reasonable amount of overtime when required. Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands:           Must be able to speak in a pleasant, quiet, and understandable tone of voice.  Must be able to work independently.  Must be able to sit for periods of four or more hours at a time.  Must have the manual dexterity to fill out and process the required paperwork and operate the following office equipment: computer, printer, typewriter, photo copy and fax machine.  Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds and push and pull a cart up to 30 pounds.  Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.  Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.  Must be able to concentrate for long periods of time and able to calmly respond and handle internal customers’ concerns and needs.    Harrah’s reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary.  It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.    Preference is given to qualified Buena Vista Me-Wuk tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes

Installation Coordinator   WHO ARE WE:  If change means solving one of the biggest challenges of our time by reinventing the way people power their homes, then we say bring it on. It doesn’t hurt that we’re reducing carbon emissions, adding new jobs to the economy, and having fun while doing it. In 2007, Sunrun co-Founders Ed Fenster and Lynn Jurich set out to make home solar mainstream. Upfront cost was a huge barrier to home solar adoption, so they invented the model now known as "solar service." Sunrun allows homeowners to pay for solar power, not the panels. This means Sunrun owns, maintains, and monitors the system while homeowners pay for the electricity it produces. Each business day, we install $2 million worth of solar and facilitate one solar installation every 10 minutes. Our network of more than 30 leading solar installers employs more than 3,000 people.  POSITION SUMMARY  The Installation Coordinator is responsible for the customer communication and project organization from handoff from the support team to completion of installation. This position will assist with a variety of operational tasks within the Branch to ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities Project Management Manages install projects from scheduling through building permit signoff Manages construction schedule to fill it for maximum utilization Effectively communicates to Branch staff and stakeholders through Sunrun’s scheduling tools Ensure project management tools such as Workflow Management stay accurate and up to date Coordinate and schedule other trades, and utility as needed, in conjunction with the solar installation Maintain a basic understanding of utility, permitting & other external lead times  Customer Communication Provides exceptional customer service through setting proper expectations and reinforcement at every touch point of the installation project Provides quick response to the customers, seek project documentation as necessary to complete projects Log each milestone update and note in workflow management system Coordinate customer payments with members of your team Discuss customer feedback, ensure open issues addressed on every project (with Branch Manager) and solicit NPS feedback for both installation (ESO) and New Customer (PTO) surveys.  Strive for “10” ratings Branch Operations Support May be responsible for document support on installation projects (HOA, customer detail, third-party financing agreements and more) May provide support on Permit coordination through package preparation and project folder maintenance May assist in coordinating and maintaining meeting notes and cross-functional marketing when assigned Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred 3-5 years of previous project administration or field construction experience Demonstrated customer service skills Strong verbal and written skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Detail-oriented and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet use, Oracle experience a plus Strong work ethic Ability to prioritize and complete a variety of simultaneous tasks with a high level of organization   PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to perform normal office duties Ability to operate office equipment including computers and determine accuracy of work Ability to interact and participate in meetings           Culture and Values   Solar Careers For All Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences will help us create a planet run by the sun. That’s why we strive to make solar inclusive. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. We do our best to make sure all people feel respected, supported and connected at work. That includes our support for members and allies of all underrepresented groups through our internal employee networks such as Sunrun Women’s Network, Sunrun’s Veterans Network (“Liberty”), Women in Tech, and Sunrun’s LGBTQ affinity group.   We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Quick Apply Send This Job Share on social media Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!   Click here to get started. Application FAQs