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Job Purpose
Purchases small to moderate dollar/small to moderate risk goods and services for all Jackson National Life Insurance locations nationwide ensuring quality of materials and competitive pricing. Processes bids, purchase orders and other purchasing transactions. Negotiates with vendors and assists in new vendor sourcing. Researches proactive buying strategies.
Essential Responsibilities
Solicits bids for small to moderate dollar/small to moderate risk goods and services and processes associated purchase orders for existing contracts.
Negotiates with suppliers to ensure best pricing, terms and contracts for purchases.
Maintains communication between supplier, department and management.
Works with integrity and ethically demonstrates company Core Values
Interviews suppliers to obtain pricing and specifications.
Monitors suppliers to ensure timely delivery and satisfactory performance.
Prepares proposal forms and sends to vendors.
Reviews and processes requisitions for stock and non-stock services.
Researches potential sourcing options.
Records items purchased between departments.
Other Duties
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and understanding of fundamental purchasing practices and procedures.
Strong knowledge of MS Word, Access and Excel and other department software.
Effective negotiating skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be detail oriented, organized and able to multi-task.
Must be adaptive to change and successful in accomplishing goals.
Ability to meet project deadlines.
Ability to solve problems creatively.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience required.
1+ years of purchasing experience preferred.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) within 2 years required.
We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.
At Jackson, our employees are empowered to bring a fresh perspective, confront new challenges, and define their own career paths. We value the unique perspectives and innovative ideas that come from our employees' diverse backgrounds.
Jackson is the marketing name for Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York (Home Office: Purchase, New York). Jackson National Asset Management, LLC (JNAM) located in Chicago, Illinois, is an SEC-registered investment adviser and Jackson subsidiary.
Annuities are distributed by Jackson National Life Distributors LLC, Member FINRA.
Jackson companies offer an outstanding benefits package including competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, a matching 401(k) retirement plan, adoption assistance, education matching gift program and dependent tuition program. Online applications requested. Contact [email protected] for alternate formats for accommodation.
To learn more about Jackson's financial strength and results, visit jackson.com (https://www.jackson.com/our-company/financials/landing.xhtml) .
