Senior Buyer

Baystar•Pasadena, TX

37d

About The Position

The Senior Buyer will lead procurement activities for assigned categories including catalyst, chemicals, additives, maintenance, HSSE supplies/services critical to HDPE production. This role ensures cost-effective sourcing, timely delivery, and compliance with quality standards while supporting continuous operations in a high-volume chemical manufacturing environment., in accordance with Baystar's procedures, policies, governances and strategic goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance or High School diploma and equivalent relevant experience
Minimum 5 years relevant experience in procurement, including P2P process.
Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
SAP MM proficiency
Strong knowledge and understanding of the procurement process
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Supplier performance and risk management
Mentoring capabilities
Proficient in MS Office

Nice To Haves

7-10 years of strategic purchasing experience, preferably in a chemical, manufacturing or process industry
Advanced SAP MM proficiency
Strong understanding of chemical raw materials and industrial supply markets

Responsibilities

Works closely with internal customers to ensure timely delivery of supplies/services to ensure operational efficiency.
Executes RFI/RFQ/RFP's in conjunction with the requestor and associated business unit.
Review customers' requisitions and process Purchase Orders in SAP to procure materials and services at the most favorable price consistent with requirements for quantity, quality, safety, and delivery to support the assigned Baystar Business Units.
Generate purchase orders
Acts as single point of contact and interface between suppliers and other relevant departments for all commercial business needs
Generates purchase orders for supplies/materials/services in accordance with the Baystar Procurement Policy/Procedure.
Establish and maintain non-complex contracts consistent with the requirements established by internal customers using specifications for products and/or scopes of work for services. Negotiate with qualified vendors for price, delivery and quality to establish contracts.
Administer contracts throughout the life of the agreement including execution of change orders, extensions, validating price/rate changes, monitoring KPIs, etc. Research market conditions and perform value and quality analysis of each requirement. Identify opportunities for Strategic Sourcing. Analyse procurement patterns based on volume and cost to establish strategic contracts to provide overall total cost of ownership benefits.
Assist in the maintenance of the vendor base by performing market analysis and research to evaluate and select new vendors. Perform all tasks associated with management of the vendor population, including but not limited to communication with new/potential vendors to discuss mutual interests and new opportunities. Participate in the evaluation and selection of potential suppliers through the pre-qualification and bidding process.
Provide training and guidance in accordance with Baystar's procurement best practices to current and new procurement team members
Provides lead work direction to procurement department in the absence of the Procurement Manager
Ensure that all steps in the procurement-to-pay processes are per the agreed governance/policies
Capture and report key findings from procurement activities that can be used to gain efficiency and or knowledge for similar engagements, including number of days to convert PR to a PO
Run weekly SAP reports for Requisitions and Purchase Orders that need approved and communicate and follow up on actionable items with appropriate internal customers.
Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
Assist Accounts Payable, suppliers, and other internal customers with invoice reconciliation
Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
Ensure purchase orders are confirmed by the supplier within 24 hours, ensure accuracy of the data in the purchase order including delivery date, pricing, and header details.
Performs other duties in alignment with job role, as assigned