Contractor Procurement Rep (Van Nuys, CA)

This is a SALES position.

? Make outbound calls to prospective contractors across the U.S. in various trades
? Overcome contractor objections
? "Sell" the benefits of joining our contractor network
? Assist contractors with questions regarding home warranty expectations and procedures
? Ability to negotiate pricing (within provided guidelines)
? Communicate status of all activities effectively and consistently
? Follow up with all parties necessary to obtain required paperwork including contractors and insurance companies
? Conduct bi-weekly manager meetings
? Setup contractor profiles including both physical and digital

REQUIREMENTS:
? High School Diploma or equivalent
? Minimum of 2 years in sales or outbound telesales experience
? Commercial Insurance knowledge helpful but not required
? Consistently exceed department minimum expectations
? Proven communication skills -- good listening and written skills
? Display excitement and enthusiasm
? Proven customer service skills
? Detail Oriented
? Must be self-motivated

First American offers an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth. Our salaries are competitive and we offer an extensive benefits package, including: Health, Dental, Vision Care, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan that includes a discretionary company match tied to profitability, Voluntary Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, Basic and Voluntary Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance Program, Voluntary Group Legal, Auto, Long-Term Care Insurance, Settlement Services Reimbursement Program, and Company Credit Union.

Posting ID: 3669058682

Posted: 2013-03-08, 11:23PM PST

Edited: 2013-03-08, 11:24PM PST

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Procurement Superintendent

Financial Controller- Canada

$140k-180k USD + Bonus + Executive Package

My client is the world's largest steel mining company. I have been retained to find a Purchasing Superintendent to be based in Liberia.

This position requires flexible irregular working hours and the ability to travel internationally, particulalry to Toronto in Canada.

This position is responsible for the purchase of Capital Goods & Services for a Green field Iron Ore Mining project as per the sourcing plan/procurement schedule and able to plan and manage supply chain activity.

The Ideal candidate will have:

Strong business acumen and commercial skills & capability to build and lead task driven teams

Ability to work autonomously and at the same time to contribute strongly as a team player working together with various stake holders in the project team

Analytical ability and comfortable in a highly computerized environment, preferably in SAP

Good knowledge of Procurement activities with proven track record and aggressively pursue and create competitive purchase environment through constantly seeking alternative supply scenarios inluding sourcing from Emerging countries

Exposure to a multi-cultural working environment preferable

Documented examples where the candidate has led similar project implementation and delivered results consistent with requirements of this position

To apply please send your CV with a cover note bulleting your suitability to rob.popham@burnscarlton.com or call 0203 008 7503

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