Mgr Plant Purchasing - Middletown, United States - SunCoke Energy

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees all procurement operations for the assigned SunCoke site
• Coordinate, direct, and monitor purchasing opportunities. Research and select reliable vendors to provide quality goods/services at the best cost.
• Compares prices, specifications, delivery dates and quality expectations (include others as needed). Once recommendations have been identified and approved; awards contract and/or purchase orders to vendor(s).
• Support the Testing of ERP system on a quarterly basis to ensure system updates do not negatively impact the procurement module in Oracle.
• Assist overall business in developing, monitoring, and instituting programs and procedures for bids, purchase orders, etc.
• Own the Supplier Defect process in order to reach resolution between SunCoke and supplier of having controls in place that will eliminate / reduce issues of supply /service to SunCoke.
• Provides support on Corporate Procurement Strategic initiatives and participate as an extended team member on Strategic Sourcing projects.
• Monitor cost-effectiveness by reviewing transactions for correct pricing, adherence to agreement terms, and regulation of supplier performance.
• Drives the identification and implementation of cost reduction opportunities.
• Procure proper quantity of material and equipment to be delivered to respective departments in time required (primary MTO office and construction support).
• Interact with vendors/suppliers to get quality material and competitive prices in a timely manner. Confers with suppliers concerning any late deliveries.
• Interact with Department Managers to discuss and understand their needs - verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
• Completed the procurement process from requisition to acknowledgement from supplier(s); reviews all information for accuracy.
• Compiles records of items purchased or transferred between departments, prices, deliveries, and inventories.
• Review orders over sixty (60) days old and expedite delivery within budget constraints.
• Collaborates between Accounting and the vendor to resolve billing discrepancies; insures the vendor understands the "pay only the purchase order price" policy.
• Works with the Procurement Department to develop reports and analyze spend to determine where potential savings can be targeted, we insure our prices do not experience "price creep", overall vendor spend, etc.
• Continually measure, monitor, and analyze supplier quality, delivery, and service performance. Coordinates corrective action as required. Manages the Supply Rating Program.
• May include covering another Coke plant (temporary basis) for individuals that go on PTO or due to business need.
• Monitors and directs work activities within areas of responsibility, ensuring work is performed in a safe and efficient manner and that areas of responsibility are maintained in a neat and orderly condition. Ensures compliance with company plant and safety rules.
• Maintains compliance with appropriate federal, State and local safety and/or environmental regulations, reports and notifies appropriate plant personnel of any deviations per established standards; maintains appropriate records and reports as required by regulations.
• Participate in incident investigations as required, including reporting incidents to appropriate personnel, completing required documentation, recommending and implementing corrective actions, and communicating findings as appropriate.
• Trains and coaches team members in efficient work procedures, safe work practices, and good housekeeping practices. Coaches and encourages development and growth of skills and abilities.
• Works effectively with Team Members at all levels of the organization within areas of responsibility, consulting with HR, Department Manager, corporate resources or other parties as necessary
• Maintains confidentiality of information including but not limited to, financial records, vendor information and other proprietary or other sensitive information; maintaining discretion as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement or equivalent. Five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend instructions and diverse correspondence. Ability to write correspondence and reports. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages,Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in diverse situations.Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel (including pivot tables), and Powerpoint. Experience with an ERP or MRP software system required (Oracle preferred; experience with CMMS system required (Maximo preferred).