Buyer I at Westlake

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, ChemicalsIndustries

Requirements

B.S. / B.A. in Business related or Engineering field required
Minimum of 2 years purchasing/procurement experience required
Experience working in the production industry required
Effective communication skills, both written and oral
Strong business background involving realistic expectations and cost controls
Experience in using SAP preferred
Vendor management, materials management and/or inventory management a plus
Develops thorough knowledge of the Company’s ERP tools
Ability to motivate and lead non-reports in the purchasing function as well as non-purchasing functions
Physical abilities: regularly sit, lift/move up to 10 pounds; frequently stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk/hear, lift/move up to 25 pounds; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift/move up to 50 pounds; specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
Limited travel via auto or airline

Responsibilities

Organizes and monitors purchasing records distribution, recording, and files retention
Actively performs purchasing activities
Cultivates new and long-standing vendor relationships to assure timely deliveries
Manages the flow, recording, and processing of purchasing documents
Controls and manages the purchasing activity with external suppliers
Negotiates purchases to the most economical advantage to the Company
Leverages yearly purchases to achieve lowest total cost for goods (mostly store goods) through identification of repeatable purchases, potential supply base, and recommendations on sourcing strategy
Prepares, submits for quotes, and purchases requisitioned materials and equipment following evaluation
Prepares bid comparisons based on evaluation derived from vendor's bids
Expedites orders that are critical to the operation of the Plants and those behind schedule
Prepares and maintains preferred vendor database based on previous cost, quality of service, reliability, and types of goods and materials
Assists and researches logistical information in specific areas relating to all Plant departments
Assists Accounting in resolving purchase/billing discrepancies; assists warehouse stores and other departments in expediting, scheduling, contracts, and specifications
Assures that purchases have the proper D.O.A. approval levels applied and that the purchasing department complies with external guidelines, such as SOX and Frank-Dodd
Contacts vendors to obtain quotes, delivery schedules, and terms of payment; negotiates discounts, delivery schedules, and terms when appropriate