BUYER II

Formosa Plastics•Livingston, NJ

13d

About The Position

The Buyer II position is responsible for negotiating to obtain the best possible price and terms for total cost savings and the company's best interest, while also identifying alternative suppliers. This role involves leading high-stakes negotiations, performing purchasing services for plant expansions and MRO work, and evaluating bidder proposals. The Buyer II will analyze prices, past performance, commitments, and financial responsibility to recommend the most advantageous proposals. They will also verify the correctness of purchase order and contract documentation, evaluate bid responsiveness and vendor performance by monitoring market conditions, and effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external contacts. The position requires performing job accountability and functions in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.

Requirements

2-3 years of industry business experience
Bachelors Degree
Strategic Sourcing
RFQ/RFX Management
Contract Lifecycle Management
Negotiation Skills and Strategic Contract Negotiation
Good Communication
Problem Solving
Collaboration and Teamwork
Integrity and Ethics
Analytical Thinking
Advanced Data Analysis
Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills, word, outlook and PowerPoint
ERP Systems
Market Intelligence, Tracking commodity indices “ICIS”
Vendor Relationship Management

Responsibilities

Negotiate to obtain the best possible price and terms & conditions for total cost saving and company's best interest and identify alternative vendors.
Perform the Purchasing work requested by E/C, Maintenance/Operations and others.
Identify and investigate vendor(s)' capability for the best selection of the bidders.
Evaluate bidder(s)' proposal(s) document and clarifications, and conduct comprehensive analysis in accordance with previous order, market conditions, market trend and business practices.
Conduct comprehensive commercial evaluations of supplier bids, including line-item price analysis and cost benchmarking.
Initiate the recommendatory report to make recommendations and present negotiation strategies for Management approval.
Review with Legal Dept. to ensure all contractual obligations are met.
Review the accuracy/correctness of all order information to properly issue Purchase Order/Contract.
Investigate and resolve any issue and efficiently handle dispute and/or discrepancy.
Perform trouble shooting and problem solving to any abnormal situation and even provide preventive advice to Management for improvement.
Communicate with other Departments for pre-award and post-award functions.
Prepare the Purchasing Monthly Report and other reports.
Perform other special assignments from Management.
Follow Department SOP and Company policy to conduct the Purchasing work.