Savannah (GA) Procurement Operations has an immediate opening for a Buyer at our facility in Rincon, Georgia, reporting to the Manager of Purchasing & Stores. The role is responsible for negotiating, purchasing and contracting equipment, materials, services, and supplies from external vendors. The Buyer works with requestors to understand requirements including specifications, services, performance and timing. The individual is knowledgeable about national, regional and local contract agreements and assures compliance with applicable corporate and local policies and guidelines.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities:
* Analyzes vendor bid packages to ensure compliance to requirements and partners with requestor in determining total cost of ownership.
* Ensures compliance to all safety, purchasing, stores, and environmental policies and procedures.
* Responsible for annual spend between 10MM to $30MM. Individual works to build a strong partnership within their operating areas or commodity group to help drive process improvements and presents innovative solutions to recurring issues.
* Actively represents procurement and the facility operations on regional and national sourcing initiatives. Individual leads project teams across disciplines.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree or at least 4 years of procurement or supply chain experience
* At least 1 year procurement work experience
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
What Will Put You Ahead
* Negotiations and contract experience
* Pulp & Paper Industry experience
* Working knowledge of MRP computer programs or similar systems
* Experience working with Purchasing/Inventory Management Software
* Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering or maintenance environment
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Hiring Philosophy
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
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Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf