OVERALL PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
This position is responsible for providing purchasing support by issuing Purchase Orders and maintaining purchasing systems in support of 24/7 production operations in North America.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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| - Reviews and source Requisitions, converts and processes Requisitions |
| into Purchase Orders using a computerized maintenance |
| management system. |
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| - Serves as the procurement point of contact to assigned facilities |
| for resolving all issues with requisitions, purchase orders. |
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| - Assists with systems user training and technology implementation |
| including regional data collection and reporting. |
| - Conducts RFQ/RFP to support the decision making process for |
| procurement of goods and services. |
| - Participates in cross-functional training and other continuous |
| improvement effort initiatives. |
| - Assists in maintaining purchasing data and systems. |
| - Supports the implementation of procurement strategies, policies |
| and procedures. |
| - Other duties as assigned by management. |
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COMPANY CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
- Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
- Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of purchasing processes and workflows
- Strong customer service orientation
- Knowledge of industrial categories including Chemicals, MRO supplies.
- Ability to read, interpret and administer contract specifications within the Procurement process
- Ability to continuously improve in a team environment, working with Accounting and other departments involved in the Purchase to Pay process
- Ability to work under pressure with time constraints
- Ability to work with minimal supervision with solid decision making skills related to the sourcing of Materials and Services with consideration given to Total Cost of Ownership.
- Software knowledge: Microsoft Office suite (advanced skill-set). Experience with ePac, Microsoft Dynamics GP and SAP is preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organization and follow-through skills
Required Experience
EXPERIENCE
The following is the basic qualification:
- 3 (plus) years of experience in a purchasing role, preferably in support of an industrial or manufacturing environment.
EQUIPMENT USED
- Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Primarily climate-controlled office environment. Requires travel to Company field locations, subject to requirements and management guidance. Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies.
EMPLOYEE SUPERVISION
- No supervisory responsibility.
DECISION MAKING/ACCOUNTABILITY
- Confident, autonomous self-starter. Comfortable performing multifunctional tasks while achieving desired results. Attentive to details and organized. Energetic, enthusiastic, responsible and positive, regardless of obstacles. Strong work ethics, a blend of hustle, process capability, and problem solving. Persuasive and tactful with vendors/employees while performing required functions and attaining company goals.
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Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.