Buyer

Buyer

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of purchasing experience with strong negotiation experience related to service and materials procurement.
• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, finance, business administration, or related field. Relevant work experience can be accepted in lieu of a formal degree.
• Demonstrates application of stand-alone knowledge of purchasing practices, principles, and procedures.
• In depth experience with SAP purchasing systems required.
• Proficiency in analyzing and presenting statistical data.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, including advanced level knowledge of Excel.
• Demonstrate effective use of verbal and written communication skills paired with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Adept at balancing multiple projects in a challenging, fast-paced work environment.
• Proactive; internal drive to meet goals continuously and successfully.

Responsibilities

• Manages purchase order execution and product/service delivery, including placement of on-time schedule agreements, mitigation of billing adjustments / terminations and execution of cost reduction goals.
• Select and negotiate with approved vendors, in addition, substitute items within pre-approved guidelines.
• Under general supervision, manage various aspects of supplier relationships, including negotiations, delivery and quality performance, cost and inventory management, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive supplier relationship management and is responsible for improving KPIs.
• Review bids and contracts with Purchase Order Specialists, Site Procurement Leaders, Commodity Managers and Area Job Representatives before strategic orders are placed.
• Actively drive supplier improvement activities and supplier program reviews.
• Recommend new developments in materials and supplies, as well as service providers.
• Foster active daily use of continuous improvement tools to improve safety, quality, delivery, financial performance, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct all business activities in accordance with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, legal compliance requirements and core values.
• Administers special projects and additional tasks as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or related supply chain function.
• Professional APICS/ISM/CIPS certification or working toward your certification is a definite plus.
• Certification in Lean and or Six Sigma.
• Cross-functional project experience.
• Chemicals industry experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in ECC production in SAP.
• Strong financial acumen.