Turner & Townsend seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to work in a client facing role as a Procurement Consultant. This individual will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate records, coordinating procurement processes, and facilitating effective communication within the department and with external stakeholders.
This role is on-site at our client's campus in Indianapolis, IN three to four days a week.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation, formatting, and distribution of procurement-related documents, including purchase orders, contracts, and bid packages.
- Maintain and update procurement records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
- Organize and maintain filing systems for easy retrieval of procurement documentation.
- Facilitate communication between procurement staff, vendors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely responses and resolution of inquiries or issues.
- Monitor and track procurement-related activities, such as purchase requisitions, order fulfillment, and delivery status.
- Assist in the preparation and issuance of requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for quotations (RFQs).
- Maintain up-to-date vendor information, including contact details, pricing agreements, and performance metrics.
- Assist in vendor evaluation and assessment processes, collecting and analyzing supplier data to support vendor selection and performance reviews.
- Collaborate with procurement staff to resolve vendor-related issues, such as pricing discrepancies, delivery delays, or quality concerns.
- Conduct research on potential vendors, gathering information on product specifications, pricing, and availability.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
- Assist in the preparation of procurement reports, analyzing data and generating insights on purchasing trends, cost savings, and vendor performance.
- Support audit activities by providing necessary documentation and information related to procurement processes and transactions.