Procurement Agent

Overview

Join a Fortune 500 leader in the utilities industry as a Procurement Agent, partnering with Aquent Talent. In this pivotal role, you’ll be instrumental in shaping procurement strategies, optimizing costs, and fostering strong supplier relationships. Your expertise will directly impact the company’s operational efficiency and contribute to its continued success in delivering essential services.

As a Procurement Agent, you will be a key player in the supply chain process. You’ll leverage your negotiation and analytical skills to secure the best possible deals while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and make a tangible impact on the company’s bottom line. This is your chance to shine in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and contribute to a critical aspect of the business.

What You’ll Do:

• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and conditions, preparing contractual documents and binding agreements.
• Integrate program, customer, product, and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation, and contract strategies.
• Develop procurement solutions that align with customer requirements and company objectives.
• Support senior Procurement Agents with project management activities.
• Develop and implement supplier strategies and plans.
• Monitor and manage supplier readiness and performance, including sub-tier suppliers.
• Contribute to process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Participate in supplier risk assessments and performance reviews.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize project management tools to analyze and manage supplier performance.
• Support daily procurement tasks, including contract negotiations, sourcing, pricing analysis, change orders, and stakeholder communication.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ or years of experience in negotiating and purchasing.
• Thorough knowledge of financial analysis, activity-based costing, and supply chain methodology.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Ariba and SAP experience.
• PMP certification.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $36 to $40 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. 

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.