.Who We Are:At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product's lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We're driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what's next at Avnet!Job Summary:Negotiates, structures and/or administers contractual documents that establish business relationships with vendors and suppliers for purchasing goods and supplies, equipment, services, systems, software or technical equipment for internal company use. Negotiates favorable terms and volume discounts that comply with company policies and procedures, legal requirements and/or other specifications.Principal Responsibilities:- Gains full understanding of purchasing requirements to achieve internal department's desired outcomes for service and cost.- Prepares all aspects of procurement solicitations for formally advertised or negotiated procedures which includes terms and conditions, scope of work, insurance and bonding requirements.- Oversees and conducts bid openings and evaluates bids and proposals to determine responsive low bid. Recommends selection in accordance with established criteria.- Develops, maintains and updates full competition and documentation of action (maintains list of who is bidding on the contract). Issues award letters, contracts or purchase orders.- Coordinates with a variety of department representatives, legal, and others as required during all stages of negotiation and contract processes to resolve problems and issues.- Negotiates with suppliers establishing price, delivery, quantity, payment, scope of work, change orders, etc..- Researches sources of supply. Identifies and evaluates sole source validity and methods of procurement action.- Provides administrative oversight during contract performance. Works with internal and external departments/representatives. Initiates corrective action where suppliers are not performing to expectation.- Reviews and approves requisitions (up to assigned authorized amount) to validate documentation complies with internal audit requirements and defined policies and procedures.- Other duties as assigned.Job Level Specifications:- Develops solutions to complex problems where analysis of situations and/or data requires in-depth evaluation of variables. Determine best approach to achieve results and provide suggestions to improve policies and procedures