Supply Chain Specalist - Apex Systems : Job Details

Job#: 2052930Job Description:Supply Chain SpecialistLocation: San Antonio, TX (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pmDuration: 3-6+ months (potential to convert/extend)Responsibilities:Receive and review purchase requisitions for materials and services for completeness and proper level of approval.Purchase materials, equipment, and incidental services for assigned areas in best interests of company.Identifies and resolves purchase order and invoice discrepancies working in collaboration with AP, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure timely goods receipt and payment.Expedite purchase commitments to ensure on timely delivery and acceptable performance by suppliers, to meet the needs of business partners.Ensures the proper use of tools and systems provided to monitor, verify, and implement Supply Chain Controls.Utilize practices such as RFQs, bid analysis, negotiations and partnering to ensure maximum value for expenditures.Proficient in commercial analysis techniques and process improvements to support Supply Chain initiatives and maintain value laden supply relationships.Works with other Supply Chain and legal professionals to ensure that contractual terms and conditions are acceptable, and serve to minimize risk during the purchasing process.Maintain awareness of current market conditions, new products, supply sources for assigned commodities, new technologies, assigned business units and methods that enhance value of purchasing process.Perform moderately complex price analysis based on few variables and confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.Participate/lead special projects or initiatives, as identified by SC Supervisor.Skills:Adaptable - Adapts well to fluctuating situations and works independently with limited guidance and supervision.Communication - Strong communication with internal customers, external suppliers, and between different operational functions.Business Partner Engagement - Collaborates with supported business units to assess and fulfill all requests in a timely manner.Supply Chain Excellence - Collaborate with internal Supply Chain peers and business units to drive innovation/results and demonstrate applied reasoning.Planning & Organizing - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.Continuous Learning/Improvement - Seeks growth in knowledge of applicable commercial skills/tools, process optimization, and alignment with business units.Education & Experience:Bachelors degree required (Supply Chain Management, Business, or Accounting preferred)SAP, Ariba, Microsoft Office products is required.2 or more years of relevant experience is preferred.EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands o