Buyer - Chemicals and Packaging

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Buyer is responsible for the raw material and packaging material purchasing activities to successfully support our manufacturing operations.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Builds and maintains excellent relationships between the Vendors and Holcim to achieve the mutual goals of sales and profitability.
- Work with suppliers to resolve local supply issues, track vendor reliability and performance as well as product/material/service quality.
- Evaluate supplier performance data and drive improvement at local level.
- Proactively analyze procurement and vendors to identify opportunities to save money and improve quality through consolidation of vendors and leverage of scale.
Prepare purchase orders and review requisitions.
- Maintain and review computerized of items purchased, costs, delivery, and product performance.
- Track and record status of orders, delivery schedules and discrepancies.
- Monitor shipments to ensure that goods arrive on time.
- Follow-up on undelivered goods.
Maintain product ordering standards.
Research and evaluate suppliers.
Responsible for maintaining purchasing vendor and material data in MRP system.
- Reconcile pending invoices including price discrepancies.
- Ensure proper order/transactional execution and follow-up reporting.
- Implement master data processes and ensure the data is accurate.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or equivalent
Three to five years progressively responsible experience in buying chemicals and packaging.
Experience in manufacturing setting required.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
Must be self-motivated and efficient.
Strong organizational skills required.
MRP experience required (D365)
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This role will take place in an office setting/manufacturing environment.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb and move about the facility.
Regularly utilizes depth perception, peripheral vision and close focus.
Regularly operates a computer, computer accessories and phone equipment.
May occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
Occasionally stoops, kneels, reaches, fingers, and carries.
Ability to hear at normal speaking levels.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Compensation
Retirement Savings
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)
Educational Assistance Program

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email HBEAccommodations@holcim.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC, and its affiliates and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee

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