Title: Senior Buyer
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000
Location: Mount Vernon, IN
A global, multi-material player in the plastics manufacturing industry is looking to add a Senior Buyer to their team in Mount Vernon, IN!
The Senior Buyer will manage multi-regional and global procurement activities, executing strategies for single and multi-site use. Transactions will range from USD 50-200 million, covering Direct Materials (raw materials, chemicals, energy, industrial gas, etc.), Indirect Materials (technical goods and services, equipment, materials for operations, etc.), and Supply Chain (logistics, warehouses, marine, air freight, etc.) categories. The focus will be on securing contracts, ensuring supply surety, enhancing supplier performance, continuous process improvement, and achieving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversees daily procurement activities using the Company ERP system, leveraging expertise in the MM and Service Modules.
- Develops and implements strategies for purchasing goods and services.
- Facilitates and assists with supplier bids and contract negotiations to ensure compliance and optimize costs.
- Collaborates with the Procurement Team to understand, contribute to the design, implement, and manage long-term strategic supply plans.
- Manages the validation of pricing on assigned orders monthly, quarterly, and annually, in accordance with established financial practices and procedures.
- Ensures supplier adherence to corporate procurement standards and policies.
- Evaluates the performance of existing regional and global systems, processes, and guidelines, implements necessary updates, and ensures corrective actions are taken to achieve best-in-class procurement strategy.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of Procurement experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Procurement related field.
- Prior experience with SAP or S/4 Hana preferred.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing concepts, integrated with specific procurement expertise.
- Expertise in petrochemicals, including technology, business economics, market dynamics, and value drivers.
- High sensitivity to cultural awareness and change management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with global virtual organizations, along with strong communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, conceptual, and planning skills.
- Experience in cross-functional and regional roles, with the ability to independently manage multiple tasks.
- Basic Legal knowledge in relation to contracts.
What we Offer:
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Comprehensive learning programs to grow your career.
- 1500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide.
If this sounds like you, submit your application now!
