Requisition ID: req479
Location: United States
Join Our Team!
We are currently recruiting a Plant Buyer to join our team and contribute to key projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role is part of a global team working towardcommon goals. We operate as one company, across all locations, with shared responsibility andclear accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive reductions in purchased materials and services spend throughsupplier selection, negotiations, multiple RFQs/RFPs, individual PO and annualand multi year contract negotiations.
- Assist with supplier selection, onboarding, face-to-face meetingsand plant walks.
- Work in SAP and/or Coupa to perform the followingactivities: Conduct sourcing RFQ/RFP events, Purchase requisition to Purchase Order creation, modification, and closing.
- Coordinate contract reviews with plant personnel,legal and utilize Adobe sign for authorizations/signatures.
- Assist with requesting/obtaining supplier bondsand insurance as needed for plant work/PO’s
- Work with A/P on invoice reconciliation anddiscrepancy resolution.
- Negotiate high spend purchases and manage purchasingrelated activities for complex service projects.
- Lead projects and KPI initiatives to improveprocurement team’s performance.
- Assist in the development of tools and reports needed by thepurchasing team
- Conduct and lead new buyer training
- Work with suppliers on payment terms especiallywhen requested by A/P to improve plant and/or company cash flow position.
- Drive initiatives to consolidate spend and/or rationalize thesupply base.
- Work with plant personnel to ensure complianceto all Sarbanes Oaxley and purchasing policies (MP10) and procedures.
Assist with Internal purchase authorization request creation as needed at theplant. - Utilize purchase/lease spreadsheet whereapplicable (e.g. printers, auto’s, et.al.) to determine lowest total cost purchasingsolution.
- Produce and/or work with plant personnel andsuppliers on needed specification and scope of work documentation.
- Open purchase orders (POs) in SAP Work in SAP and/or Coupa on purchase requisition andpurchase order creation, and modifications.
- Lead projects and KPI initiatives to improveprocurement team’s performance.
- Work with plant leaders and corporatestakeholders to understand, determine, and calculate purchasing needs
- Produce and/or work with plant personnel andsuppliers on specification recommendations
- Negotiate and obtain maximum value in all transactions
- Conduct cost analysis of plant maintenance and repairs
- Act as procurement liaison between suppliers and plant leaders
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred but not required)
- Associates degree or greater required
- APICS CPIM or ASCM Purchasing mgmt certification a plus
Experience and Technical Skills
- 2+ years experience as a buyer (Required)
- Warehouse and/or logistics experience a plus
- Basic SAP knowledge (Required)
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Power Point (Required)
- Excellent Excel abilities (Preferred)
- Coupa knowledge and experience a plus
Key Competencies
- Basic SAP knowledge (Required)
- Coupa knowledge and experience a plus
- Excellent writing and verbal communications skills (Required)
- Strong negotiation skill and background (Required)
Company Culture
We believein a culture of trust, shared goals, and accountability. No matter where youare based, you are part of one team working toward the same mission.
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