Purchasing Buyer

Purchasing Buyer I

The Purchasing Buyer I will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and purchasing of assigned products/services, and executing projects. Areas of focus include quality, cost, customer service, innovation and continuous improvement. This position will work closely with Operations to ensure reliable cost-effective supply of materials, equipment and parts.

Essential Functions

• Research, track and analyze market trends and conditions to aid in developing and supporting procurement strategies.
• Identify and driver value beyond cost initiatives aligned with business and global procurement objectives.
• Lead the end-to-end contract development, negotiation, and executions through use of commercial, legal, and risk provisions. Interact with Global Category manager to align with the global/regional sourcing standards methods and tools.
• Participate in the sourcing process under the guidance of the Indirect Purchasing Leader.
• Engage cross functional teams to align sourcing strategies and decisions.
• Guarantee the tendering process by integrating all necessary standardized documents such as requirements specification, general purchasing terms and conditions, etc.
• Access category risks regarding local goods/services quality and local suppler relationship sustainability
• Manage the local supplier panel.
• Lead supplier business reviews (Q 's).
• Conducts various types of analysis to include value, cost/price; provides forecasts.
• Ensure the adequate presentation of the local business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with global procurement policies and legal requirements.
• Develop and maintain business continuity plans for critical supply segments.
• Evaluate suppliers and good/services risks regarding scope
• Define and track category KPI (cost savings, service level, supplier performance)
• Report savings performance and savings to management.
• Set up corrective measures for sourcing improvements
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies, Education and Experience

Problem Solving/Analysis. Leadership. Teamwork Orientation. Project Management. Communication Proficiency. Technical Capacity. Bachelor's degree in supply chain or management or equivalent experience 3-5 years' experience in negotiations/purchasing. Analytical and detail-oriented Knowledge of sourcing vendors and suppliers. Strong knowledge of best practices with a purchasing environment. Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

Work Environment

This job spends approximately 80% of the time in an office environment and 20% of the time in the Plant environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb stairs, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; work in hot, cold and loud environments. Employees must be able to wear a respirator.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which may require working flexible non-traditional hours/shift work.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area, international and overnight travel may be expected.

Roquette is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.