Contract: Buyer II / Spring

MAIN FUNCTIONS: Purchases spot equipment, materials, chemicals/catalysts, and service requirements for multiple business lines. This position would typically include senior Buyer with extensive prior experience. Generally this person would be able to provide training and mentoring to junior Buyers.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Processes a queue of requisitions and converts to purchase orders on a daily basis. - Collects written proposals from vendors as needed. - Conducts simple negotiations of pricing and general terms & conditions. - Addresses invoice discrepancies from the purchase order or the goods receipt and approves invoice payment for any additional freight costs not accounted for on purchase order. - Liaises with the strategic buyer regarding project or turnaround purchases and potential bundles - Provides support to ensure timely invoice payment. - Handles any PO (purchase order) maintenance for orders processed (e.g. update PO text, update delivery date, etc.)

 SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS - Behavioral Skills: adapts, analytical, collaborates, communicates effectively, focus on customers. - Functional

Skills: PtP (Procure-to-Pay) knowledge, system utilization & efficiency, total system cost, apply controls mindset, application of business & procurement technical knowledge, service excellence, contract development, contract management, negotiating and influencing, relationship management. Proficent in creating purchase orders in SAP. Good communication skills to inform client status of purchase order.