- Support compliance to the procurement process at the site and increases involvement of procurement in alignment with the business.
- Facilitate continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement process and category management.
- Participate in projects with other OCI personnel to evaluate possible synergies and cost saving projects.
- Ensure on-going efficiencies of the procurement functions by supporting the progress being made regarding the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Work with requestors to understand requirements, specifications, and timing, conducting competitive bidding process, including soliciting RFIs/RFPs and robust bid analysis & recommendations.
- Participate as a team member actively pursuing and implementing cost reduction ideas and opportunities.
- Monitor and expedite orders, resolve supply-related issues, and collaborate with internal teams to align purchasing activities and production schedules.
- Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers; and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery.
- Monitor and communicate performance of suppliers.
- Participate in early planning for turnarounds and key projects.
- Ensure use of framework agreements and preferred supplier agreements.
- Research invoices that were rejected by Accounts Payable and assist with getting them processed.
- Demonstrate the highest level of integrity and honesty in dealing with both inside and outside contacts.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field required (supply chain management preferred)
- 4+ years' relevant procurement/supply chain experience
- Experience with ERP systems required, preferably SAP (S4 Hana)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, TEAMS, PowerPoint) required.
- Lead and effectively manage projects with little to no direction.
- Strong knowledge of procurement best practices and supplier management
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies.
- Conduct competitive bidding process, including soliciting RFI's/RFP's robust bid analysis and make awards valued greater than $1 million.
- Fluent in Managing and negotiating agreements.
- May lead work direction to staff in the absence of the Procurement Manager.
- Ability to train and lead lower-level Operational Buyers.
- Bending, kneeling, lifting up to 25lbs
- Wearing a respirator when/where required to perform inspections/job duties.
- Industrial chemical plant environment
- Noise levels may require hearing protection.
- OCI offers a comprehensive, first-class benefits package starting the first day of the month following an employee's hire date.
- Medical insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) program with company matching.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO)
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Operational Buyer - Wever, United States - OCI Global
Description
The Operational Buyer will join our OCI Nitrogen Procurement Team in Wever, Iowa. This individual will consistently work at an advanced level and be responsible for the most complex procurement activities. These tasks relate to performing bid events, processing purchase orders, and coordinating with suppliers to meet the sites needs while minimizing cost. This individual will work on-site in a fast-paced work environment.
As an Operational Buyer, you will:
Strategic Accountabilities
Operational Accountabilities
Qualifications
Education
Experience
Skill Proficiency
Physical Requirements
Benefits
Disclaimer
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skill, tasks, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associate with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, OCI Nitrogen North America reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise. In compliance of EEOC regulations, if the employee cannot perform the essential functions of this position in a satisfactory manner, further accommodations shall be made if it does not constitute undue hardships upon this organization.
OCI is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, color, age, disability, sex, national origin, or religion. We value diversity in our workforce and in the communities we serve.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen. A valid driver's license is required.