Plant Buyer

Key Responsibilities

Drive reductions in purchased materials and services spend through supplier selection, negotiations, multiple RFQs/RFPs, individual PO and annual and multi year contract negotiations. Assist with supplier selection, onboarding, face-to-face meetings and plant walks. Work in SAP and/or Coupa to perform the following activities: Conduct sourcing RFQ/RFP events, Purchase requisition to Purchase Order creation, modification, and closing.

Coordinate contract reviews with plant personnel, legal and utilize Adobe sign for authorizations/signatures. Assist with requesting/obtaining supplier bonds and insurance as needed for plant work/PO’s Work with A/P on invoice reconciliation and discrepancy resolution. Negotiate high spend purchases and manage purchasing related activities for complex service projects.

Lead projects and KPI initiatives to improve procurement team’s performance. Assist in the development of tools and reports needed by the purchasing team Conduct and lead new buyer training Work with suppliers on payment terms especially when requested by A/P to improve plant and/or company cash flow position. Drive initiatives to consolidate spend and/or rationalize the supply base.

Work with plant personnel to ensure compliance to all Sarbanes Oaxley and purchasing policies (MP10) and procedures. Assist with Internal purchase authorization request creation as needed at the plant. Utilize purchase/lease spreadsheet where applicable (e.g. printers, auto’s, et.al.) to determine lowest total cost purchasing solution.

Produce and/or work with plant personnel and suppliers on needed specification and scope of work documentation. Open purchase orders (POs) in SAP Work in SAP and/or Coupa on purchase requisition and purchase order creation, and modifications. Lead projects and KPI initiatives to improve procurement team’s performance.

Work with plant leaders and corporate stakeholders to understand, determine, and calculate purchasing needs Produce and/or work with plant personnel and suppliers on specification recommendations Negotiate and obtain maximum value in all transactions Conduct cost analysis of plant maintenance and repairs Act as procurement liaison between suppliers and plant leaders