Buyer

Overview

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 9,000 people, including more than 2,700+ in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.

This position will be responsible for the purchasing of production materials, operating supplies, and services as well as solving issues related to bids and contracts and import/export requirements. Other duties may be assigned as required by the Purchasing Department. Key responsibilities include purchase order confirmation, follow up on existing orders, and communication with appropriate personnel at all levels. The prime candidate will be a problem solver and team player with a track record for improving processes and must be able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will have experience in consolidating the purchasing function across multiple sites along with the following:
  • Communicates with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, and delivery.
  • Prepares requisitions, purchase orders, and quote requests and is responsible to ensure that correct documentation is supplied to all vendors such as terms and conditions, import/export paperwork, and other related documentation.
  • Procures materials and services with or without the aid of an MRP system.
  • Manages and resolves problems regarding delivery, quality, and pricing in a timely manner.
  • Reviews open requirements.
  • Track, maintain, and update lead times for items ordered.
  • Expedites purchase orders to meet the best deliveries. Advises departments (e.g. Production) of the delivery status. Identifies all non-performance of suppliers, initiates corrective action and follows up to ensure acceptable resolution.
  • Identifies shortages and shipping delays in a pro-active manner and escalates as necessary to meet the schedule.
  • Resolves discrepancies related to Purchase orders and Vendors Invoices.
  • Maintains reports and analysis as necessary.
  • Proactively maintains all open Purchase orders: ship date management, past due purchase order management, and purchase order acknowledgment.
  • Works with plant personnel to develop forecasts for current and future requirements.
  • Administrative tasks as assigned from time to time.
• Expected Areas of Competence:
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with others while also engaging in active listening.
  • Ability to convey information accurately and effectively so that others can understand.
  • Ability to motivate, prioritizes, and organizes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Must be a self-starter, organized, independent, and capable of dealing with a high volume of interactions with a broad cross-section of the company.
  • The candidate can successfully and effectively be multitasking.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree - A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent degree is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ Years - Candidate with more than five years of purchasing experience may be considered without a degree.
• 3 Years - A minimum of three years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing/facility environment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Experience working with an ERP based system.
• Experience in purchasing for multiple sites a plus.
• Strong team development and ability to support the other departments and gain their cooperation and respect.
• Excellent in written, verbal, and presentation skills including strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to address issues, follow up, and implement solutions as required.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental/Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.