Buyer I at Westlake

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, ChemicalsIndustries

B.S. / B.A. in Business related or Engineering field
Minimum of 2 years purchasing/procurement experience
Experience working in the production industry
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 (plus)
Ability to sit regularly; stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk/hear frequently; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl occasionally
Ability to lift/move up to 10 pounds regularly, 25 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
Limited travel via auto or airline
No direct supervisory responsibilities, but ability to motivate and lead non-reports

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 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 sourcing strategy recommendations
Prepares, submits for quotes, and purchases requisitioned materials and equipment following evaluation
Prepares bid comparisons based on vendor bids
Expedites critical orders and those behind schedule
Prepares and maintains preferred vendor database based on cost, quality, reliability, and types of goods
Assists and researches logistical information for Plant departments
Assists Accounting in resolving purchase/billing discrepancies; assists warehouse and other departments in expediting, scheduling, contracts, and specifications
Assures purchases have proper D.O.A. approval levels and compliance with guidelines like SOX and Frank-Dodd
Contacts vendors for quotes, delivery schedules, and terms; negotiates discounts, schedules, and terms when appropriate
Develops thorough knowledge of the Company’s ERP tools
Motivates and leads non-reports in purchasing and non-purchasing functions