Purchasing Buyer

Roquette•Keokuk, IA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Purchasing Buyer I will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and purchasing of assigned products / services, and executing projects. Areas of focus include quality, cost, customer service, innovation and continuous improvement. This position will work closely with Operations to ensure reliable cost-effective supply of materials, equipment and parts.

Requirements

Problem Solving/Analysis.
Leadership.
Teamwork Orientation.
Project Management.
Communication Proficiency.
Technical Capacity.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or management or equivalent experience
3-5 years’ experience in negotiations/purchasing.
Analytical and detail-oriented
Knowledge of sourcing vendors and suppliers.
Strong knowledge of best practices with a purchasing environment.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

Responsibilities

Research, track and analyze market trends and conditions to aid in developing and supporting procurement strategies.
Identify and driver value beyond cost initiatives aligned with business and global procurement objectives.
Lead the end-to-end contract development, negotiation, and executions through use of commercial, legal, and risk provisions. Interact with Global Category manager to align with the global/regional sourcing standards methods and tools.
Participate in the sourcing process under the guidance of the Indirect Purchasing Leader.
Engage cross functional teams to align sourcing strategies and decisions.
Guarantee the tendering process by integrating all necessary standardized documents such as requirements specification, general purchasing terms and conditions, etc.
Access category risks regarding local goods/services quality and local suppler relationship sustainability
Manage the local supplier panel.
Lead supplier business reviews (QBR’s).
Conducts various types of analysis to include value, cost/price; provides forecasts.
Ensure the adequate presentation of the local business requirements.
Ensure compliance with global procurement policies and legal requirements.
Develop and maintain business continuity plans for critical supply segments.
Evaluate suppliers and good/services risks regarding scope
Define and track category KPI (cost savings, service level, supplier performance)
Report savings performance and savings to management.
Set up corrective measures for sourcing improvements
Other duties as assigned.