Specialist, Category Sourcing at Crowley Personnel LLC in Jacksonville, Florida

Job Description:

We are on a mission to become the world's most sustainable and innovative maritime, logistics, and technology company. As a privately- held, U.S - owned and operated company, Crowley provides Logistics, Government Solutions, Shipping, Wind and Fuel services in 36 nations and island territories.

By expanding and innovating our services, we have grown to a committed team of over 7,000 diverse people, generating an annual revenue of more than $2.9 billion. We live up to our purpose of bravely advancing what's possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive guiding everything we do.

To continue laying the groundwork, challenge what's possible and celebrate the power of inclusion, we seek to partner with driven individuals who are ready to elevate their career with us.

SUMMARY: Responsible for participating in the purchasing, negotiations and research of suppliers to ensure source selection meet the program requirements.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop sources of supply which support specific categories by contacting suppliers, securing bids, and selecting/negotiating pricing with approved vendors. Research suppliers to determine process, timing, reliability and level of quality. Identify and expedite purchase orders in response to material requirements typically established by internal customers and operational requirements. Analyze supplier data and price proposals to confirm acceptable pricing and reliability of supplies. Determine and develop appropriate sources of supply and maintain cooperative working relationships with vendors to stay current with trends and technologies, products and services. Negotiate contracts for product fulfillment processing. Maintain data information, files, reports and records in accordance with established guidelines, policies and procedures.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or a related field; or a combination of post high school and equal experience may be substituted for education.

EXPERIENCE: 3 - 5 years of purchasing or materials experience in addition to a strong background in customer interface roles and a basic understanding of price analysis methodologies.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook and Word.

COMPETENCIES: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external of the organization. Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously. Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment. Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills. Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop, evaluate and implement solutions. Ability to present strategic sourcing solutions for materials and/or services in collaboration with the procurement team and business stakeholders. Ability to document existing and new processes. Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate effectiveness with contract negotiation, development and administration. Knowledge of and ability to apply the concepts, principles and practices of change management, category management.

OTHER: Ability to travel. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

JOB SCOPE: Position impacts multiple business units/segments.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. Extended use of a computer keyboard, viewing of a computer monitor and the ability to sit for long periods of time.