Site Buyer

Job Description

We are looking for a highly experienced and astute Site Buyer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have an expert eye for deal-making and fine-tuned attention to detail. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoringand negotiating high-value purchases, ensuring all costs are kept to a minimum while never compromising quality. An understanding of the industry, the market and current economic trends are paramount to this role. We are looking for someone who takes an innovativeapproach to purchasing, and who is highly adaptable to a fast-paced working environment.GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY Reporting to the Vice President Global Procurement, reporting into WF Site Manager, the Site Buyer (SB) is responsible for purchasing activities for the site. The SB is to be involved in ordering and expediting all materials and services required by thesite. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for monitoring inventory levels of raw materials, and ordering, as required, to support the production schedule. The SB is expected to work independently of direct supervision. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY

• Purchase high-quality raw materials and consumables at reasonable cost to support production requirements. This also includes ensuring that the most cost-effective sources are being used.

• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and cultivate relationships with potential new suppliers.
• Secure deliveries of services and products to all local sites in the region in accordance with signed contracts.
• Expedite deliveries where needed, be the first escalation point of contact for operational issues for sites (late deliveries, quality issues, inadequate performance etc.).
• Drive efficiency and actively seek to optimize the procurement processes.
• Manage supplier risk by proactively monitoring changes within the supplier base.
• Support with RFQs for purchase orders for the sites in the region with assigned suppliers.
• Matching orders/deliveries and processing supplier invoices on the system.
• Resolve issues with invoices, incorrect pricing, or other contractual discrepancies.
• Support global pigment procurement management team with project, contracts, and supplier implementations.
• Support site POs in compliance with existing contracts and commercial terms.
• Lead and manage local negotiations in alignment with global procurement management team.
• Negotiate with and select suppliers of operating supplies.
• Place supply orders, as required, and provide information on order status to users.
• Maintain approved supplier and risk mitigation lists.
• Resolve problems with customs brokers on documentation, release of shipments, refunds, claims, remissions, and amendments related to the site.
• Maintain inventory records for new materials through timely processing of receipts.
• Organize and lead weekly MRP meetings and actions accordingly.
• Report monthly or as needed on significant changes in cost and availability of raw materials.
• Proactively search for cost saving alternatives for raw materials and supplies.
• Maintain approved import tracker, supplier records and purchasing book.
• Attend and produce reports for the following monthly meetings - Purchasing, Operational and WF Functional Management reviews.
• The Site Buyer works closely with various departments such as Manufacturing, planning, and finance to ensure RM and are delivered to the site, and paperwork is submitted to Finance for goods and services received.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of DCL health and safety procedures, including emergency response, as well as the ISO 9001 Quality System.
• A general working knowledge of relevant environmental legislation is also required.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned from time to time by the Vice President Global Procurement/Site Manager.

KNOWLEDGE / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Knowledge of Baan/Infor M3 preferred, importing procedures and incoterms.
• Understanding of reach regulations and experience in the chemical sector.
• Demonstrated command of the English language, both oral and written.
• Proven interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy.
• Attention to detail. ability to multi-task, plan, organize and meet schedules and deadlines.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Purchasing and working towards or qualified CIPS qualifications.

POSITION/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK Full time position. Office environment with occasional travel for supplier visits. PPE wear is required when entering plant. Monday -Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm Friday 8:00am to 1:30pm