Buyer, Spot

Lhoist•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will perform and follow up on mid-value spot buys within the geography by clarifying requester requirements, formal bidding, supplier selection, negotiations, and supplier management. Additional duties include determination of PO terms and conditions for mid-value spot buys, sourcing support to Sourcing/Category Managers within the geography, supporting spot buy reduction through regular analysis of spot buy activities and monitoring and enforcement of purchase order requirements for mid-to-high value orders. This role will also be expected to become a subject matter expert on the Lhoist procure-to-pay process overseeing requisitioning, purchase order creation and supplier invoice management, as well as work with Operational Procurement Manager to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the procure-to-pay process.

Requirements

Results-oriented self-starter with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Must work well with others within and outside the department and be comfortable working in both an office and industrial/production environment.
Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and contribute to team success.
Extremely dependable. The time-sensitive nature of the position requires excellent attendance and complete customer focus.
Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week, if needed by the business.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate on all levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.
Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs.
Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint software. Adept in an ERP environment and related reporting/data warehouse, preferably SAP/BW, to drive integrated planning solutions.
Perform all job duties safely and in compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.
Operate necessary tools, equipment, or technology required for the position.
Maintain confidentiality of company and employee information.
Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25–50 lbs. as needed.
Ability to use hands and fingers for typing, handling objects, or operating equipment.
Ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work in various environments (office, field, outdoors) as applicable to the role.
Will be working in both an office environment and in a mining environment, which may include exposure to: temperature extremes, noise, uneven surfaces, vibration, oils, and atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, and metallic particles.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of background check and/or drug screening (if applicable).
Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or shifts as required by business needs.
Ability to travel up to 15% as needed and/or directed by leadership.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Must have 2- 4 years of previous buyer or purchasing experience in relevant Operational Procurement experience in a heavy industrial, manufacturing, or mining environment.

Nice To Haves

BS degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or technical related field or equivalent work experience in the field is desired.
BS Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
Master’s degree is a plus
Five (5) plus years of buyer or purchasing experience in heavy manufacturing or mining environment.

Responsibilities

Analyzes mid-value spot buys; requests high-value spot buy execution from the responsible Sourcing Manager
Searches for potential suppliers, either existing or new
Conducts RFQ and supports participating suppliers in case of commercial or system-related issues.
Facilitates clarification of technical questions between internal stakeholders and suppliers
For selected spot buys, follows-up on technical evaluations with internal stakeholders to ensure timeliness of tendering process.
Executes negotiation, supplier selection and determines PO terms and conditions
Track / Measure performance according to Group Procurement guidelines
Completes Free Text or Generic Purchase Requests and creates related PO
Based on local requirements, follows up on PO approval and distribution to the supplier
Manages change requests or closes PO if no longer needed
Upon supplier/user request to amend POs, follows up with user/supplier to determine feasibility; changes/modify POs if needed. If no resolution can be achieved escalates to the team lead and other responsible persons using standard procedures
Proactively follow up POs to get supplier confirmations
Based on overdue PO reports follow up with the supplier to determine the cause for delay and enforce fast delivery
Regularly analyzes spot buy activity and provides quantitative and qualitative feedback to Analysts, Sourcing, and Category Managers on recurring spot buys and opportunities for standardization and automation
Perform other duties as assigned.