Warehouse Buyer

WE Soda • Green River, WY

31d • Onsite

About The Position

At WE Soda, we believe you are the most important asset. We are taking steps to attract and retain talented and motivated salaried entry-level and experienced individuals. Come utilize your skills and contribute to our continued success. Your new rewarding career begins here!
WE Soda is the world’s largest and most sustainable producer of soda ash, with operations in Turkey and two US-based facilities, located in Green River, Wyoming. At WE Soda, we strive to be the global leader in safe, sustainable, and innovative soda ash solutions, inspiring progress and creating a lasting positive impact for our industry and communities.

Requirements

• ERP Systems: Experience with SAP or similar ERP system; Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and MRP experience preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience supporting procurement in industrial environments such as mining, chemical, manufacturing or heavy industry preferred
• Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED required; minimum 2+ years of procurement or related functional experience in industrial settings. A relevant combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with SAP or WMS systems is advantageous.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze supplier performance data, spend trends, and cost drivers to support sourcing decisions.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Negotiation and Supplier Management: Demonstrated ability to support supplier negotiations and manage vendor relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications (Preferred): CPM, CPSM, or related procurement certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for MRO materials, warehouse stock items, and operational consumables to ensure reliable supply for site operations.
• Create and manage purchase orders (POs) in SAP, including supplier follow-up, delivery coordination, and closure.
• Ensure timely replenishment of inventory based on reorder points, lead times, and usage trends.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, ensuring alignment on pricing, lead times, service levels, and performance expectations
• Coordinate with Receiving to ensure accurate and timely goods receipts; resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Support the Materials Manager in reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and cost-avoidance opportunities through supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies, order consolidation, and alternative sourcing.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to define material specifications and procurement strategies.
• Proactively escalate and resolve supply disruptions, delivery delays, or contract compliance issues.
• Assist in creating and managing supplier agreements for materials and stocked goods with new and existing vendors.
• Manage and maintain vendor and material master data in accordance with internal policy.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with established supply agreements, supplier performance, delivery performance, pricing compliance, and service quality.
• Ensure all new material purchases align with site MOC procedures and are approved through appropriate cross-functional reviews.
• Support procurement transformation initiatives, including eProcure systems, vendor qualification processes, and spend analytics
• Prioritize safety, accuracy, and responsiveness in all procurement and supplier interactions.
• Maintain awareness of site safety requirements and regulatory guidelines related to material handing (MSHA, SDS documentation, PPE when entering laydown or warehouse area)
• Participate in root cause analyses (RCAs) to resolve inventory, material, or supplier-related issues.
• Maintain accurate and auditable procurement documentation in compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Take ownership of assigned material categories and drive accountability with suppliers.
• Support sourcing activities including RFQs, bid evaluations, supplier comparisons, and supplier negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, contract standardization, and improved commercial terms.
• Manage supplier onboarding and ensure vendor qualification and compliance processes are completed.
• Coordinate with Procurement leadership on strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier development programs.
• Assist with contract review and administration for materials and supply agreements.
• Execute procurement transactions within SAP including PR review, PO creation, change management, and invoice reconciliation.
• Monitor open orders and expedite materials as necessary to support operational continuity.
• Resolve pricing discrepancies, invoice issues, and supplier billing disputes.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement procedures and requisition best practices.
• Partner with warehouse and operations teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and material availability.
• Support initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory through improved forecasting and sourcing strategies.
• Participate in cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory accuracy improvement programs.
• Assist in identifying critical spare parts and supply risk mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with Operations, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to streamline ordering and stocking processes.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Pre-paid Legal, beginning first day of employment: company funds a portion of HSA contribution if eligibility is met.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan for salaried employees, the company makes Safe Harbor matching contributions (fully vested immediately) of 100% up to the first 5% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Tuition reimbursement programs are available to qualifying employees for approved programs.
• Paid time off based on years of service with potential credit given for previous work experience.
• Company-paid transportation available for our Wyoming-based employees to our plants from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley.
• Flexible work schedule (may be available and will vary based on location and/or position).
• Relocation assistance may be available based on position.

What This Job Offers

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