OVERVIEWThe Sr. Capex & Services Buyer is responsible for ASR and FCC purchasing strategies through effective vendor relationship management, contract & project management, and management of suppliers. The Sr. Capex & Services Buyer will provide direct contact for customers in the procurement of all material and services requirements for FCC and ASR categories. The Sr. Capex & Services Buyer will be required to work well in a team environment, have the ability to handle a large order volume while following specific process requirements, and maintain positive business relationships with both internal and external customers. The incumbent must be able to travel up to 25% of the time; travel will be assigned based on the current needs of the business.
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES- Responsible for processing a high volume of requisitions from multiple sites for assigned categories
- Responsible for preparing, negotiating, executing, managing and coordinating agreements for assigned commodities and/or services
- Researches assigned markets and understand the associated processes, knowledge of potential suppliers, and their capabilities
- Evaluates, qualifies, and accurately select suppliers in terms of quality, service, cost and capability
- Ensures all agreements, purchases and initiatives comply with internal policies
- Presents cost savings ideas and opportunities to internal customers on a regional and global basis and implements as appropriate
- Maintains confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times
- Successfully transitions from work in a corporate office environment to an industrial/plant setting (including functioning in factory operating areas)
- Performs other duties as assigned
WORK EXPERIENCES- Minimum of 5+ years of applicable capex or project management experience is required
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required
- A concentration in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or other related field is preferred
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)- Experience with purchasing on an ERP system
- Ability to successfully negotiate price, terms, delivery, and volume levels with suppliers
- Research and evaluate global suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, reputation, financial status, and history
- Develop and actively manage project procurement plans
- Collaborate on specification and scope documents, review requisitions for goods and services, solicit proposals, and perform commercial evaluations
- Ability to anticipate issues, perform independent/critical needs analysis, and take corrective actions resulting in thorough and effective solutions
- Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, Project, and Word)
- Ability to work in a transactional, large volume, deadline driven purchasing environment
- Ability to work with changing market conditions, incomplete information, and make decisions in the best interests of the business
- Must have a solid understanding of TCO (total cost of ownership)
- Ability to provide a superior level of customer service and follow up on a variety of issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external members of the Supply Chain as well as present information in a clear and concise manner to all audience levels up to C-suite
- Prior experience working on capital projects and/or major repairs in an industrial business setting preferred
- Prior experience working across a multi-site enterprise preferred
- Prior experience working in a globally integrated organization preferred
