Senior Buyer

About Tronox

Tronox is the world’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 5,700 people strong, located across 12 countries and unified by a strong set of values that guide us in our work. At our mines and manufacturing plants, labs and offices, we responsibly transform the earth’s resources into products and opportunities that enhance lives.

Our vision is to shape a sustainable, thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

Located on approximately 3,000 acres of beautiful landscape in Northeast Mississippi the Hamilton facility is Tronox's largest titanium dioxide manufacturing facility. Within an easy commute, you will find several world class attractions. For music lovers, there is the Beale Street historic district, Graceland, and Nashville. Fantastic Creole cuisine and music of New Orleans and the sparkling white beaches of the Gulf are also just a short drive away.

Hamilton is in the heart of Southeast Conference Sports, a premier location for college sporting events.

This position is responsible for purchasing materials and/or services from suppliers. The Buyer will assess the need for existing and new vendors. Facilitation and management of sound contracts and purchase orders and vendor relationships are critical to enable the operation to produce safe, quality, low cost tons and delivery on customers’ expectations. Collaborates with and influences internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for ensuring the operation of the plant is accomplished in an environmentally responsible manner and in compliance with all Safety, Health and Environmental Policy.

• Coordinates the development, issuance and evaluation of Request for Proposals and Request for Quotation packages
• Analyze, evaluate, qualify, and select suppliers
• Negotiate terms of contracts with vendors/contractors like price, delivery, progress payments, compliance to specifications, warranty, remedies for non-performance, etc.
• Update master data for pricing imported goods, lead times, investigate and resolve quantity and price invoice to PO mismatches
• Identify, develop, and qualify alternative suppliers to ensure security of supply
• Drive continuous improvement for assigned commodity, service. Drive sustainable procurement improvement.
• Support sustainability purchasing by considering environmental and social factor when comparing suppliers and products
• Manage internal and external relations, including the interface with external providers or other functions responsible to ensure that business needs are met
• Monitor market trends and conditions
• Consistently demonstrate Tronox Core Values

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business and five years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience procuring chemicals, energy/utilities, packaging, maintenance & environmental services, capital materials and logistics is preferred.
• SAP S4 Hana Experience (Proficient in the creation and maintenance of SAP Stock Transfer Orders / Reporting on vendors and materials) preferred.
• Coupa Experience (Proficient in Item Setup, Purchase Requisition Creation, Purchase Order updates, vendor setup, contract management and sourcing) preferred.
• Microsoft Office, above average Word, Excel and Power Point skills preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Problem solving and decision-making capability.
• Attention to detail.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• MX or above on most recent evaluation, with no active corrective action documentation in the past year (internal candidates).

• Must be clean-shaven in areas where facial hair would interfere with the proper fit and seal of a respirator. This includes no beards, sideburns, or excessive growth.
• Occasionally work in noisy environments.
• Constant prolonged periods of remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer repeating motions that may include the wrist, hands and/or fingers.
• Occasionally walking long distances from…