Job description

Job description

Contract position for 6-12 months in Pensacola, Florida

The Buyer is a key member of the Procurement organization, serving as the initial contact and critical link between the procurement function and the business. The primary responsibility of this role is to process purchase requisitions from functional stakeholders into purchase orders. This is not purely a transactional responsibility, as we strive to maximize value and mitigate risk for Ascend with every order. To successfully accomplish this goal, the Buyer must gain market insight, evaluate and analyze the supply base, negotiate pricing and terms, and place the purchase order with the right supplier for the job every time.

The Buyer will advise and assist as a subject matter expert to the business, serving as the intake specialist, evaluating, directing, and/or processing internal employee purchase requests for goods and services. A successful person in this role will have a continuous improvement mindset, seeking to meet or exceed our service level commitments to our stakeholders, and looking for opportunities to be better every day. We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented Buyer that wants to join a challenging, fast-paced environment, where every team member’s contribution makes a difference. This role will also support overseas locations, mainly in Europe so flexibility with working hours is a requirement.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages purchase order execution and product/service delivery, including placement of on-time schedule agreements, mitigation of billing adjustments / terminations and execution of cost reduction goals.
• Independently conducts spot buy and low dollar sourcing.
• May select and negotiate with approved vendors.
• May substitute items within pre-approved guidelines.
• Under general supervision, manages various aspects of supplier relationships, including negotiations, delivery and quality performance, cost and inventory management, and customer satisfaction.
• Drives supplier relationship management and is responsible for improving KPIs.
• Reviews bids and contracts before orders are placed.
• Actively drives supplier improvement activities and supplier program reviews.
• May recommend new developments in materials and supplies, as well as service providers.
• Fosters active daily use of continuous improvement tools to improve ESSH, quality, delivery, financial performance, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction.
• Conducts all business activities in accordance with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, legal compliance requirements and core values.
• Handles special projects and additional tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Applies stand-alone knowledge of purchasing practices, principles and procedures.
• Demonstrated fundamental negotiation skills.
• Working familiarity with SAP.
• Ability to analyze and present statistical data.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, including advanced level knowledge of Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to balance multiple projects in a challenging, fast-paced work environment.
• Proactive; internal drive to continuously and successfully meet goals.
• Reasonable flexibility with working hours to support overseas locations

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or related supply chain function.
• Professional APICS/ISM/CIPS certification or working toward your certification is a definite plus.
• Certification in Lean and or Six Sigma.
• Cross-functional project experience.
• Chemicals industry experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in ECC production in SAP.
• Strong financial acumen.

Monday-Friday in person may have remote options.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pensacola, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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