What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer I position at Calgon Carbon Corporation?
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Position: Buyer I
Location: Headquarters – Moon Township, PA
Perks: Incentives/bonus plans, competitive pay, dress for your day, hybrid schedules, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, learning & development opportunities.
The Buyer I assists in the purchase of materials, parts, supplies, equipment and / or professional services following established Procurement policies and procedures to optimize price, delivery, and terms. The Buyer I will support in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies and participate in supplier negotiations. Responsibilities also include vendor management, reporting, and supplier score carding. This is a first-level professional who will be responsible for purchases of approximately $10 million per year.
Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)
- Developing the supplier relationships necessary to bid Calgon Carbon's requirements and negotiate the best total cost of ownership
- Work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure sourcing project goals and objectives are achieved
- Work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve any current agreement and / or requirement issues
- Effectively coordinate and manage internal and external communications related to various existing agreements and sourcing efforts
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is required (Supply Chain, Logistics, Technical, or any business degree)
- 0-2 years of business experience is required
- SAP experience is preferred
About Calgon Carbon
At Calgon Carbon, we are scientific innovators with a proud legacy of over 80 years and more than 205 patents to our name. Since pioneering the first activated carbon products from bituminous coal in the 1940s, we’ve been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies and solutions to meet the world’s evolving air and water purification needs.
Today, our portfolio includes more than 700 direct market applications across a wide range of industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,685 professionals and operates 20 facilities worldwide dedicated to manufacturing, reactivation, innovation, and equipment fabrication. In Europe, we operate under the name Chemviron.
In March 2018, Calgon Carbon became part of the Kuraray Group. Together, we offer complementary products and services, united by a shared commitment to delivering the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon solutions to customers around the globe.
Calgon Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veteran
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