Procurement Associate

Responsibilities

Facilitates continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement process

Contributes to improvement in turnaround and capital planning, contracting and execution

Understands and leverages knowledge of the company's and competitor's products, industry trends, and superior business practices, and integrates the same into procurement operations in ways that achieve competitive advantage

Contributes to the development and execution of the risk management plan that addresses key risks in contract management, supply, supplier management and procurement processes

Suggests improvements for and supports process standardization and optimization in procurement strategies as well as within the areas of supplier management, risk management, supplier qualification and the procure to pay process

Operational Responsibilities

Issues contract releases and purchase orders and expedite materials and services as needed

Supports required activity during and after turnarounds and key capital projects

Ensures on-going efficiencies of the procurement and material control functions by reporting quarterly on the progress being made regarding the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Ensures implementation of all procurement related policies, practices, and process improvements

Supports the material control function to optimize inventory levels, minimize stock outs and sales of obsolete equipment and materials

Contributes to the sourcing process for relevant areas of spend including managing proposals, developing proposal recommendations, negotiating the final contract, and creating and executing supplier transition plans

Contributes to supplier qualification efforts including introduction of potential new suppliers

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other related disciplines

Prefer 3+ years' experience in procurement in a chemical/manufacturing facility

Strong technical knowledge of good procurement practice including negotiation, demand management, supplier qualification, sourcing, bidding, and contracting, supplier performance management and risk management

Knowledge of SAP, Coupa and other procurement systems