Purchasing Associate

Calumet • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

The Purchasing Associate manages the requisition and receiving process for products and services needed to operate NWLA Calumet Refining. The role ensures purchases follow preferred multi-site sourcing agreements when applicable and comply with prescribed practices and company procure-to-pay procedures. It reports to the Regional Procurement Manager and works closely with site Accounting and Corporate Accounts Payable.

The associate ensures products and services are ordered promptly according to standard operating procedures and internal customer needs. They determine the appropriate procurement method, which may include using multi-site or strategically sourced agreements, involving Purchasing or Sourcing managers in quotation, proposal, or bid processes, or using the company purchasing card. The role also manages invoice resolution, provides local end-user expertise, and may take on additional procurement duties or special projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of Purchasing/Financial system experience with ERP.
• Demonstrated commitment to Calumet values: Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter internal customer requests into the company ERP system daily.
• Ensure requests comply with Calumet purchasing and accounting policies and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison among Purchasing, Accounts Payable, vendors, and internal customers to resolve procedural and invoice issues in the procure-to-pay process.
• Support Purchasing and Sourcing by identifying opportunities for quotations, proposals, or bids during requisition processing and providing other assistance as needed.
• Manage the timely and accurate receipt of goods and services in the company financial system.
• Support Master Data Management with establishing and maintaining vendor master data and item masters.
• Review, issue, and manage key reports and issue-resolution logs daily in support of the procure-to-pay process.
• Order products and services in a timely manner using appropriate procurement methods and established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager, including procurement-related duties and special projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED