Purchasing Agent-Capital Projects & Engineering

Seaboard Corporation•Merriam, KS

33d

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent specializes in capital projects & engineering services, managing the sourcing, pricing, and contract negotiations for these critical projects across all company locations. This role is critical in ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services essential for project success.

Requirements

College degree in business or supply chain preferred or must have equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of degree.
3+ years' purchasing experience required.
Analytically savvy with a strong attention to detail
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel software
Must possess strong written and oral communication skills, have the ability to prepare reports and business correspondence and present information.
Must able to effectively respond to questions from customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
Position will be based in Hugoton or Kansas City, KS. If based in Kansas City, travel up to 50% is required. If based in Hugoton, travel up to 25% is required.

Responsibilities

Capital Project & Engineering Procurement: Lead procurement efforts for capital projects and engineering events, ensuring timely sourcing of materials, equipment, and services to meet project schedules.
Analyze and support negotiation of long-term contracts with suppliers to find savings that reflect positively on the bottom line and deliver the best value to the organization.
Provide thorough estimating analysis & budgetary support
Perform market research to assist in making informed purchasing decisions.
Compose competitive bids for various items, equipment & material handling. Manage all testing efforts, prepare justification for change and appropriation requests and obtains all necessary approvals.
Negotiate and execute purchase orders or vendor contracts as needed to support the critical business needs.
Facilitate reporting to Accounting and various levels of management, related to turnarounds and capital projects.
Maintain supplier relationships.
Collaboratively develop plans for new supplier start up and assist operations with implementation.
Conduct all business with vendors in a professional, arms-length manner to ensure the integrity of the Company and its employees is not compromised.
Manage payments and contract balances for capital projects.