Equipment Procurement Coordinator
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- Hourly
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- CORPORATE
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- 2510353 Requisition #
Summary: Works independently to provide organizational support for Store Development Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supports Equipment & Construction Financial Administrator along with Director of Construction.
• Support six or more project managers with all aspects of ordering and scheduling deliveries of new store, expansion, remodels, fuel center and misc. store equipment purchases.
• Communicates with all HT equipment vendors for purchasing of store equipment.
• Must understand grocery store equipment and review technical specs to ensure they match the design specs on the blueprints so that the correct piece of equipment is order.
• Must be able to communicate with HT design firms to discuss and coordinate design spec. revision supplied by HT equipment vendors during the ordering processes if an update is issued out from the HT equipment vendor during purchasing of equipment.
• Must be able to understand and identify the different pieces of equipment supplied to a HT project. There could be more than 1000 pieces of equipment in a store project that the associate will need to understand.
• Must be able to understand and identify the different pieces of equipment supplied to a HT project. There could be more than 500 pieces of equipment in a fuel project that the associate will need to understand.
• In an average year, the associate will be responsible for ordering between $10 to $15 million dollars in store and fuel center equipment and this number will increase as more projects ramp up.
• Support all stores/operations request for equipment replacement for store or fuel center and this will require good communication skills, ability to identify the equipment needing replacement. If the equipment request is not clear the associate will have to have a general understanding of the request so they can research and identify the request and order the equipment from the correct vendor.
• Prepare capital PRs for new, expansion, remodel, fuel center projects for the monthly SDC meeting for review and approval by seniors’ management with all associated required equipment and construction backup to support the PR. (this will require a general understanding of how a project cost is developed in the construction field)
• Prepare misc. capital PRs for store / operations request for equipment replacement for the monthly SDC meeting for review and approval by the seniors with all associated required equipment and construction backup to support the PR.
• Once Capital has been approved thru Kroger and Oracle the associate will have to contact Harris Project Manager or owner of the capital request. Then review and schedule/coordinate writing POs for all projects going into construction or requested by store operations.
• Coupa System housekeeping: Pay invoices and close PO’s in a timely manner. Communicate to accounting PO is soft closed.
Skills:
• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Works well with in group problem solving situations.
• Customer service: Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Meets commitments. Interpersonal – maintains confidentiality. Listening to others’ ideas and is always open to try new ideas shared.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar. Able to read and interpret written information.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational support: Follows policies and procedures. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Supports organization’s goals and values. Benefits organization through outside activities. Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability: Follows instructions. Responds to management direction. Take responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Sets goals and objectives. Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards. Completes work in timely manner. Strives to increase productivity. Works quickly.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Qualifications:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to independently perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Required:
• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of the grocery / fuel center construction industry practice.
• Able to read and understand blueprints for store and fuel center construction projects.
• General knowledge of grocery store equipment.
• General knowledge of fuel center equipment.
• Able to communicate proficiently with Architectural and Engineering firms and equipment vendors.
• Knowledge of construction accounting skills.
• Proficient filing and organizational skills.
• Required to be proficient in Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat DC and Writer, and Access.
• To be trained in the Coupa PO system.
Certificates and Licenses:
• None required.
Work Environment:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
Benefits
You will be eligible for Harris Teeter’s group benefit plans that pertain to your position upon the completion of applicable waiting periods. Your eligibility for these benefits is subject to the terms of the applicable plan and Harris Teeter policy.