Procurement Associate / Buyer

Purchases spot equipment, materials, chemicals/catalysts, and service requirements for multiple business lines.

This position would typically include a professional Buyer. Has extensive experience in the field in addition to experience in a particular buying industry. Possibly professional certification holder.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes a queue of requisitions and converts to purchase orders on a daily basis.

• Collects written proposals from vendors as needed.

• Conducts simple negotiations of pricing and general terms & conditions.

• Addresses invoice discrepancies from the purchase order or the goods receipt and approves invoice payment for any additional freight costs not accounted for on purchase order.

• Liaises with the strategic buyer regarding project or turnaround purchases and potential bundles

• Provides support to ensure timely invoice payment.

• Handles any PO (purchase order) maintenance for orders processed (e.g. update PO text, update delivery date, etc.)

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Behavioral Skills: adapts, analytical, collaborates, communicates effectively, focus on customers.

• Functional Skills: PtP (Procure-to-Pay) knowledge, system utilization & efficiency, total system cost, apply controls mindset, application of business & procurement technical knowledge, service excellence, contract development, contract management, negotiating and influencing, relationship management.

Applicants can send  resume to [email protected]