ISL Procurement Specialist

Ergon, Inc•Flowood, MS

About The Position

The ISL Procurement Specialist supports operations and asset maintenance purchasing with key suppliers and contractors and works with Ergon procurement personnel to develop strategic purchasing plans for companies in the ISL Business Segment. The Procurement Specialist works closely with engineers and operations managers to manage purchases within SAP's production environment and the Concur platform.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field is required.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are required.
Must be "Team" oriented
Exceptional negotiation and collaboration skills that will contribute to developing relationships in the marketplace
Knowledge of a variety of office, technical, and maintenance supplies and materials, the best sources, and appropriate prices for the procurement of such goods
Receives, examines and processes requisitions; prepares documents related to the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment; locates source of supply, and places orders with appropriate vendor(s)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across a broad spectrum, including both internally within the company and externally
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment
Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain sensitivity of confidential information

Nice To Haves

3 + years of active work experience in procurement related services
Familiarity with a variety of the purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures preferably in a refinery or petrochemical environment
familiarity with concepts of Inventory Management and MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) in a manufacturing environment
familiarity with concepts of Production Planning in a manufacturing environment.
Experience using SAP considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Bid Packages – Work with engineering team members and plant managers to develop bid packages and receive bids from qualified contractors.
Negotiate Contractual Agreements - Actively pursues opportunities to implement strategic sourcing solutions focused on reducing ordering redundancies, capturing available discounts, and garnering favored terms. Focuses on improving supplier flexibility, delivery and performance
Build Vendor Relationships - Identifies, negotiates, establishes and manages collaborative vendor partnerships for fulfilling strategic requirements that yield competitive pricing, favorable lead times and high standards of quality
Standardize Sourcing Procedures - Assists in developing policies, procedures and objectives. Implements a structured approach to procurement planning and execution for consistent application across a broad range of purchases
Engage with other Business Units - Monitors existing and seeks information on upcoming requirements with PCR and ESS procurement leads; compiles and analyzes trends in prices and supply of goods and services to best match customer needs with market offerings
Responsible for time-sensitive purchases of critical raw materials, services, and other key supplies, supporting production operations for 50+ geographically dispersed facilities
Receive and review requisitions in SAP ERP system, analyzing for quantity, specifications, sourcing, and delivery requirements. Develop qualified sources by interviewing and conferring with vendors to obtain product or service information, pricing, availability, and delivery schedules. Generate purchase order and place order with selected qualified vendor
Partners with wide array of vendors to achieve 'best value' through most advantageous balance of price, availability, quality and service/delivery
Coordinates with multi-functional team across procure-to-pay spectrum, ensuring timely and accurate ordering, delivery, receipt and invoicing
Analyzes annual spend to find cost savings candidates or other potential strategic efficiencies
Works cross-functionally with requisitioners and other departments such as Engineering, Risk Management, Accounts Payable, etc. to ensure company specifications and requirements are met
Follow-up with vendors to ensure delivery schedules and key milestones are achieved. Coordinate any changes with requisitioners and other departments as appropriate to evaluate impact
Resolves Invoice disputes
Performs all duties in accordance with Ergon's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy
Travel may be involved periodically
Assist in the procurement efforts of other ISL companies
Other duties as assigned by supervisor