Regional Buyer

ICL Group•Gallipolis Ferry, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Regional Buyer, you will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of the ICL Buyer position. You will be responsible for the purchasing process of requested items. This includes ensuring the timely and full supply of items and service as well as being the first point of contact for our Carondelet plant. In this role, you will get to work closely with the site requester to place purchase orders and monitor to ensure timely delivery to plant as scheduled. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for this position. Please note that, at this time, we are only considering applications from local candidates. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Gallipolis Ferry, WV Plant to be eligible for consideration. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to reviewing applications from talented individuals in our local area.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field with 1 year of experience, and or 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Strong attention to detail as well as the ability to maintain accuracy in a dynamic environment
Microsoft Excel skills including but not limited to managing data in large spreadsheets
Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Strong business orientation and understanding of business processes
Act with determination and decisiveness
Ability to communicate with multiple levels of an organization
Ability to think and act strategically
Strong presentation skills
Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE based on the task and environment. This may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and, when necessary, full hazmat suits with respirators. Adherence to PPE protocols ensures the safety and well-being of all team members.

Responsibilities

Complete Purchase Orders accurately and completely with all supporting documentation in compliance with procurement protocols.
Address and solve technical issues from the requisition to purchase order process for goods and services.
Maintain Procurement documents, files, and records.
Work with Procurement Manager and Sourcing Manager in reviewing, tabulating, and assessing bids and preparing proposals to vendors.
Review, prepare, verify and/or approve financial and business transactions within established dollar limits and guidelines.
Administer the purchasing process for assigned products and services including handling of supply issues, problem solving and communicating status to requesters.
Responsible for all transactional items related to the purchasing process.
Issue purchase orders from approved purchase requisitions, select sources of supply as required, negotiate prices and terms and conditions.
Interact closely and maintain up-to-date contact information with supplier customer service to coordinate supply.
Follow up on orders to ensure that items are shipped and delivered complete and on time.
Control purchasing documentation and supplier customer service communication.
Assist with supplier complaint management.
Work close with the Master Data Team to improve vendor master data.
Create and propose ideas to improve the purchasing process in the assigned items and through ICL.
Actively participate in sourcing activities for the relevant spend, including support of Sourcing Managers with project identification, project planning and execution, with the goal of achieving cost reductions, while maintaining or improving quality or vendor service levels.

Benefits

Competitive base pay and performance bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire.
Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
Generous Leave and FMLA policies
Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Student Loan Assistance
Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation
Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more