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Purchasing Administrator

Job Summary:

Our client in Palo Alto, CA is looking for a Purchasing Administrator. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

The Purchasing Manager, Indirect Procurement will perform purchasing activities and supplier management functions to support the continued growth and roll-out of commercial spaces, workplace, and charging infrastructure across North America. This role will support the strategic sourcing of construction and design services, as well as material suppliers.

This is what you'll do:

Assist in the contract process for securing design consultants, general contractors, and material suppliers, i.e. Work Orders, Service Orders, and Statements of Work.Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, and analyze market trends, economic conditions, and industry developments to guide planning efforts.Preparing RFPs and perform analysis of bids based on cost and qualifications from supplier submissions.Interact with team members and cross-functional stakeholders to answer requests.Strategically resolve project issues by coordinating solutions at the team level when possible.Facilitate supplier NDA’s and supplier meetings.Participate in and drive continuous improvement projects.Collaborate with departments to align planning efforts and support business initiatives.Provide analytical support to management, helping them make informed, data-backed decisions. 

What You Will Need:

Basics:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.Previous purchasing and buying experience.Interest to grow knowledge in the theory, principles, and best practices of real estate development, design and construction.Strong relationship management skills to maintain professional communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.Ability to work independently with little instruction and can adapt to change.Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to details and deadlines.Problem-solving attitude.Action-oriented and solution-driven.Able to work in a fast-paced environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Salary range: 51k - 71k annual.

Preferred:

Proficient in Google Suite.Experience with Coupa.Experience with Building Connected.

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business “First”Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsFree training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

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