Associate Buyer - MRO

The Chemours Company

49d

About The Position

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world. CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. Responsible for preparing, negotiating, managing and coordinating agreements supporting the procurement of various materials or services. Evaluates and selects suppliers in terms of quality, service, cost and capability. Supports the development of procurement strategies in conjunction with the businesses or commodity teams. Ensures competitive pricing service versus industry trends and market place dynamics. Resolves quality, service, supply and invoicing issues with suppliers. Identifies and drives continuous improvement. Oversees contract implementation and supplier performance/interaction; involved with resolving operational issues.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in business, management information systems or engineering, or 5 years of relevant work experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree
1-3 years of experience, category expertise or category specific MRO technical skills
Proven experience of having worked in an Industrial environment.
Proficient in use of personal computers and MS Office Suite, including Power BI.
Ability to communicate well, including planning, listening and negotiating.
Help to manage change and continuous improvement.
An ability to be resourceful and make sound commercial decisions under pressure using relevant evidence and sound judgement.
Ability to communicate with management at all levels.
Strong cross functional and team player.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience managing MRO category is a strong plus.
Advanced Excel skills preferred.
Potential leadership capabilities.
Ability to work in Ariba and SAP is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist the Global Category Manager(s) in developing the annual category strategic procurement vision with a focus on the following subcategories:
Pipes, Valves, and Fittings
Mill/Industrial & Tools
Lab Supplies & Services
Safety Equipment and PPE
Packing & Gaskets
Hoses
Filters
Fasteners
Power Transmission and Bearings
Office Supplies
Electrical Supplies
Miscellaneous Steels
Oil and Lubricant; Rotary and Electrical/Instrumentation equipment
Other Miscellaneous MRO spend.
Create and issue small and minor service contracts/orders for operations.
Place, monitor and/or expedite orders for cost & capital Turnaround projects.
Support development of Statement of Work (SOW), RFI and RFP processes and negotiations.
Assist in setting up SLA's, KPI tracking, and corrective measures.