Buyer Procurement
Alpena, MI, US, 49707
ABOUT THE ROLE
To execute purchase to pay activities for purchases as pre-defined by Procurement Policies and Procedures (Buyways).
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
- Review and assess requisitions to ensure information is meaningful and correct.
- Create the proper purchase order “type” according to the buy (utilities, services, capex, framework orders, etc.)
- Redirect requisitions to the proper channel as defined
- Ensure bids and request for quotes are obtained according to policy.
- Manage parked PO invoices.
- Ensure standard payment terms are applied.
- Direct vendor creations, changes, deletions and extensions to the relevant Procurement Specialist for consideration.
- Identify opportunities to improve the P2P process.
- Become familiar with tax requirements and ensure proper use on purchase orders.
- Ensure proper use of PCS codes.
- Ensure the highest compliance to procurement strategies and procedures.
- Negotiate favorable process with suppliers for local agreements.
- Procure the right materials and services at the lowest total cost of ownership and have them available when needed.
- Be the main point of contact for data collection for information requested by the procurement manager.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education: Associate's degree
Additional Education Preferred: Bachelor's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Supply Chain, Finance/Accounting, Purchasing Techniques.
Required Work Experience: 3-5 years
Required Computer and Software Skills: SAP experience preferred or a similar purchasing program. MRP experience is required, Intermediate to advanced Microsoft & Google product experiences.
Travel Requirements: 10-15%
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
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Nearest Major Market: Northern Michigan