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Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for procurement and supply chain management? Do you possess a strategic mindset and a proven track record of driving cost savings while maintaining quality standards? If so, we want you to join our team as Purchasing Administrator! You will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that optimize cost-efficiency and ensure the availability of high-quality materials and services. You will oversee all aspects of the purchasing process, from supplier selection and negotiation to contract management and supplier performance evaluation.   salary: $45 - $50 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Strategic Procurement Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency across the organization. Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers. Build and maintain meaningful relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and managing ongoing performance. Contract Negotiation and Management: Draft (with the assistant of the City’s attorney’s office), review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors. Ensure contracts are in compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards. Manage the entire lifecycle of contracts, from initiation through to renewal or termination. RFP, RFQ, & ITB Coordination: Lead the process for issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualification (RFQs)  and Invitations to Bid (ITBs), including drafting documents, evaluating submissions, and selecting suppliers. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment with the organization's strategic goals. Budget Management and Cost Analysis: Oversee procurement budgeting and perform cost analysis to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements. Procurement: Oversee the procurement process from identifying needs, issuing purchase orders, tracking orders, to receiving goods and services. Ensure purchases comply with company policies and standards.   SkillsPurchasing/Procurement (3 years of experience is required)Vendor Management (3 years of experience is required)Proposals (3 years of experience is required)Planning (3 years of experience is required)bidding (3 years of experience is required)munis (1 year of experience is preferred)Government Contract (5 years of experience is required)Contract Administration (5 years of experience is required)Contract Review (5 years of experience is required)Contract Negotiation (5 years of experience is required)contract drafting (5 years of experience is required)Contract Writing (5 years of experience is required)QualificationsYears of experience: 10 yearsExperience level: DirectorRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.

job summary: Description: Supports sales representatives and channel partners in administrative areas such as order processing, customer quotes, sales information management, product training and financing. Responsibilities are within the Sales Support and Administration Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines. Position responsibilities: 1. Reviews briefing materials for client calls and meetings from the sales team, anticipating executive managements needs and meeting their expectations; ensures briefing materials are provided in a timely fashion and according to standards. 2. Identifies trends and competitors in order to assist the sales team, providing detailed reports and information. 3. Cold calls prospective larger and complex clients and summarizes information. 4. Develops and presents complex and advanced charts, graphs, tables, and presentations. 5. Researches and interprets financial and statistical data from a variety of databases for presentation to the sales team, drawing conclusions and trend information. 6. Develops and drives the implementation of policies and procedures. 7. Has a deep understanding of the product portfolio. Education required: Degree qualified in a related discipline or equivalent work experience Experience Required: 6 to 8 years Certifications: None Specified Core Skills & Requirement: Functional knowledge: Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.Is fully self-sufficient and competent in regards to output quality and quantity.Requires little or no supervision on a day to day basis. Business expertise: Has basic or good knowledge of best practices and how own area of expertise integrates with others.Understands key business drivers and is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. Leadership: Provides informal guidance for colleagues with less experience.Is accountable for contributing with a competent standard and delivers every time.Plans and prioritizes work using resources in the best possible way to complete tasks on time and with high quality. Problem solving: Solves problems using existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.Is starting to look at best practice.Provides creative insights and / or solutions to address client / organizational challenges. Impact: Impacts a range of activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.Works quickly and is able to assist other team members where appropriate.Works independently. Interpersonal skills: Is able to explain difficult information; works to build consensus.Generates healthy debate within team, influencing team to look for a better approach.Shares knowledge and expertise across organizational boundaries and endorses best practices. Technical Skills & Requirements: Competitor Knowledge: Analyzes competitor data and draws conclusions based on analysis of their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution. Customer Knowledge and Retention: Navigates the customer organization to understand the customers unique strategic objectives, business challenges and operational processes in order to comprehensively identify and meet customer needs.Identifies customers key decision-makers and networks to gain an understanding of their unique perspectives; maintains customer information in internal sales systems.Identifies valuable customers and ensures retention by recognizing their needs and recommending products/services/ solutions based on those needs. Documenting/Recording Information: Demonstrates proper technique for entering, transcribing, recording, storing, and maintaining complex or nuanced information in written or electronic form. Market Knowledge/Technical Knowledge of Products: Understands the full array of the offerings and areas of expertise, applies this knowledge to meet the needs of the customer.Builds and maintains a thorough working knowledge of products, technologies, offerings, etc.Leverages knowledge of competitors products and services as well as their strengths and weaknesses to compare choices. Relationship Building: Asks clarifying questions on behalf of self and others and ensures everyone has the opportunity to provide input.Embraces customer service as a key driver of success and makes decisions with customers in mind, soliciting customer feedback and actively following-up pre-sale and post-sale.Develops specialized customer expertise and matches customer needs to appropriate solutions across business functions; anticipates customer needs ahead of time and prepares to implement best-practice solutions. Sales Performance Measurement, Analytics and Evaluation: Tests/ validates data accuracy and summarizes data into meaningful information.Uses advanced data analytic techniques to analyze complex data for the benefit of stakeholders.Engages in sales planning, budgeting and monitoring cycle to drive sales result predictability and escalates variances on a timely basis.   location: Atlanta, Georgia job type: Contract salary: $29 - 34 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Position responsibilities: 1. Reviews briefing materials for client calls and meetings from the sales team, anticipating executive managements needs and meeting their expectations; ensures briefing materials are provided in a timely fashion and according to standards. 2. Identifies trends and competitors in order to assist the sales team, providing detailed reports and information. 3. Cold calls prospective larger and complex clients and summarizes information. 4. Develops and presents complex and advanced charts, graphs, tables, and presentations. 5. Researches and interprets financial and statistical data from a variety of databases for presentation to the sales team, drawing conclusions and trend information. 6. Develops and drives the implementation of policies and procedures. 7. Has a deep understanding of the product portfolio. Education required: Degree qualified in a related discipline or equivalent work experience Experience Required: 6 to 8 years Certifications: None Specified Core Skills & Requirement: Functional knowledge: Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.Is fully self-sufficient and competent in regards to output quality and quantity.Requires little or no supervision on a day to day basis. Business expertise: Has basic or good knowledge of best practices and how own area of expertise integrates with others.Understands key business drivers and is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. Leadership: Provides informal guidance for colleagues with less experience.Is accountable for contributing with a competent standard and delivers every time.Plans and prioritizes work using resources in the best possible way to complete tasks on time and with high quality. Problem solving: Solves problems using existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.Is starting to look at best practice.Provides creative insights and / or solutions to address client / organizational challenges. Impact: Impacts a range of activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.Works quickly and is able to assist other team members where appropriate.Works independently. Interpersonal skills: Is able to explain difficult information; works to build consensus.Generates healthy debate within team, influencing team to look for a better approach.Shares knowledge and expertise across organizational boundaries and endorses best practices. Technical Skills & Requirements: Competitor Knowledge: Analyzes competitor data and draws conclusions based on analysis of their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution. Customer Knowledge and Retention: Navigates the customer organization to understand the customers unique strategic objectives, business challenges and operational processes in order to comprehensively identify and meet customer needs.Identifies customers key decision-makers and networks to gain an understanding of their unique perspectives; maintains customer information in internal sales systems.Identifies valuable customers and ensures retention by recognizing their needs and recommending products/services/ solutions based on those needs. Documenting/Recording Information: Demonstrates proper technique for entering, transcribing, recording, storing, and maintaining complex or nuanced information in written or electronic form. Market Knowledge/Technical Knowledge of Products: Understands the full array of the offerings and areas of expertise, applies this knowledge to meet the needs of the customer.Builds and maintains a thorough working knowledge of products, technologies, offerings, etc.Leverages knowledge of competitors products and services as well as their strengths and weaknesses to compare choices. Relationship Building: Asks clarifying questions on behalf of self and others and ensures everyone has the opportunity to provide input.Embraces customer service as a key driver of success and makes decisions with customers in mind, soliciting customer feedback and actively following-up pre-sale and post-sale.Develops specialized customer expertise and matches customer needs to appropriate solutions across business functions; anticipates customer needs ahead of time and prepares to implement best-practice solutions. Sales Performance Measurement, Analytics and Evaluation: Tests/ validates data accuracy and summarizes data into meaningful information.Uses advanced data analytic techniques to analyze complex data for the benefit of stakeholders.Engages in sales planning, budgeting and monitoring cycle to drive sales result predictability and escalates variances on a timely basis.   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 3 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors  skills: SalesTechnical SupportSales Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.

SHIPPING AND INVENTORY CONTROL - EMAIL RESUME TO rgs-19262-norcrossml-dl@randstadusa.com Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals. -Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent. -Organized, able to meet deadlines and self-directed. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Excellent problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Ability to work in a team setting. - Proficient in MS Office. - Previous experience with SAP a plus. - Determines method and mode of shipment to customer requirements. - Compares identifying information: counts, weighs, and measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records. - Prepares and expedites shipments: determines labeling requirements, assembles and packs product containers, and prepares and affixes shipping labels. - Receive new inventory, repairs, and other items -Unpacks, examines and routes incoming shipments, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. Maintains accurate count of inventory -Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies. - Maintain a clean warehouse - Load/unload trucks. -Answer customer or sales questions on shipment and tracking information. -Assist other departments as necessary -Responsible for own personal safety, the safety of the team and those around you.Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.