Associate Account Manager
Wood PLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is seeking an outgoing, energetic, detail-oriented, and proactive early career professional to join our Conventional Power Aftermarket Parts team as an Associate Account Manager in Hampton, NJ.

The Associate Account Manager role offers hands-on experience in client and supplier interaction while developing skills in procurement, vendor management, and commercial project execution. Based in our Hampton, NJ office, this position enables early-career professionals to grow by coordinating orders, building strong customer and supplier partnerships, and contributing to the successful delivery of aftermarket components, spare parts, and services for conventional power and industrial boilers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Aftermarket Parts team in managing supplier-side activities from inquiry through delivery of small to mid-size aftermarket materials.
• Develop and issue detailed RFQs to approved vendors; evaluate quotations based on cost, lead time, and compliance with technical specifications.
• Recommend suppliers and prepare purchase orders aligned with RFQs and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure technical accuracy and feasibility of requested parts.
• Key activities include purchasing processes, supplier communications, and technical documentation.
• Maintain active communication with suppliers to monitor order status, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate logistics and prepare all necessary documentation for domestic and international shipments.
• Work with Project Controls to initiate and document new job setups related to aftermarket orders and assist with invoices based on the supplier's POs.
• Assist with tracking, logging, and other administrative tasks to support departmental operations as needed.
• Ensure all activities comply with departmental procedures and contribute to the profitability of the Aftermarket Parts team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may also be considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and adapt to department-specific enterprise systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes, including RFQs, vendor selection, and PO execution.
• Experience in industrial or engineering environments is preferred.

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