BUYER/ANALYST

JOB TITLE: Purchasing Analyst/ Buyer

DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain, DKES

REPORTS TO: Senior Procurement Leader

LOCATION: 11490 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX

ROLE SUMMARY:Supports multiple North America procurement stakeholders in the daily tactical creation, updating, and execution of Direct and Indirect spend procurement activities for DKES N. America.

Key Responsibilities

• Download, consolidate, configure, and report spend data and monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Enter Purchase Orders (POs) on Indirect Spend in North America into Datacor
• Update and enter prices and terms in Datacor
• Coordinate vendor setup and material setup in the Datacor system
• Track pricing requests and sample requests using Excel spreadsheets and the North America Procurement email box
• Create and update the master list of supplier contacts
• Schedule teams for trade shows and other meetings as needed
• Perform ad hoc data cleanup and data analysis (Excel) projects as needed
• Organize and save all contracts, pricing, presentations, meeting minutes, and reports for audit purposes on SharePoint or MS Teams Procurement page
• Update yearly vendor material Country of Origin and CAS numbers in the system
• Drive continuous improvement efficiencies in the Datacor and procurement processes. Recommend policies and processes to meet audit standards and team goals
• Create and update a master spreadsheet of raw materials and primary services with their approved second sources
• Create the twice-monthly Safety Moment PowerPoint slide for team presentations
• Compare RFx event responses and create supplier profiles and scorecards for analysis
• Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders and vendors
• Assist with Power Point presentation preparation, providing data analysis, charts, and graphics as needed
• Support and assist in implementing and maintaining certified management systems such as ISO 9001. Identify training needs of personnel and promote awareness of risks and opportunities associated with their work. Maintain an understanding of the Quality policy and how they contribute to meeting DK objectives and goals
• Support and assist in implementing and maintaining the RCMS program. Identify training needs of personnel and promote awareness of the RCMS guiding principles and Dorf Ketal's HSSE policy, objectives, and goals, and how they can contribute to them
• Perform other projects as required
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities
  
  

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business management, or related fields OR Degree is in process or has equivalent comparable procurement work experience
  
  

Experience/Skills:

• 2 years of related experience and advanced skills with MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, BI, MS Teams, Word
• Knowledge of procurement terms, pricing mechanisms, unit of measure conversions, currency conversions, meeting minutes, service level agreements, price agreements, pay terms, packaging configurations, and INCO terms
• 2 years managing legal contracts
• Experience in e-procurement and ERP systems preferred
  
  

COMPETENCIES:

Adaptability -Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Analytical

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
  
  

AttendancePunctuality

• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
  
  

Business Acumen

• Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation
  
  

to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Change Management

• Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates
  
  

changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results

Cost Consciousness

• Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost
  
  

saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Ethics

• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
  
  

Initiative

• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
  
  

Interpersonal Skills

• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
  
  

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.Organizational Support Planning/Organizing Problem Solving Professionalism Quality Quantity Safety and Security Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Oral Communication
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  
  

Written Communication

• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
  
  

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.