If you’ve been looking for an entry level procurement job, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I am going to give you some tips and advice that will help you land a position in procurement.
INTRODUCTION
Last time I talked about how you can increase your chances of landing a job by using the correct keywords. Yet many people fail to see the full potential of these keywords and don’t fully understand that keywords don’t only help your CV and application get picked up for an interview but once at the interview stage, they can greatly influence the kind of job you might be considered for. So what I’ll do today is give you few concrete examples regarding several different jobs (involving different occupations, locations etc) and tell you what kind of job title you should use.
KBR’s Technology Solutions provides a comprehensive portfolio of work. These services range from small, standalone contracts to world-class mega projects. As KBR adapts to the unique challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and industry changes, we are still keen to hear from recent graduates or current students who can help achieve our long-term ambitions. KBR Technology Solutions is currently looking for an entry level candidate for:
Procurement (Associate Specialist, Procurement)
Job Requirements
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, seeking a baccalaureate, master’s, or recently graduated from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate, master’s, (no more than 1 year).
Good academic standing as established by your college or university
Have a declared degree and major in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include
Executes purchasing of equipment (goods, services and supplies) which includes RFQ inquiry, bid tabulation, commercial evaluation, commercial negotiation including terms and conditions, and order placement.
Expedites purchase order to monitor/manage vendor progress to ensure timely shipment of equipment/material to a project site in a safe and cost-efficient manner; including post-delivery purchase and site supports.
Coordinates with Project Management, Engineering, QC, Logistics and other relevant departments to ensure proper execution of project/equipment delivery as per client/project requirements and specifications.
CONCLUSION
Wondering if this is the right job for you? The reasons above should give you a good idea. If you want to be a part of shaping the future of your industry, if you enjoy working with people and problem solving, then perhaps it is the right career for you. The world of business and technology is ever changing, and it’s unlikely someone else is going to be thinking about the procurement needs for your company for the next ten years—you are the only one who will be doing that. Procurement jobs are more varied than people realize, and there is something out there for just about any personality type.
