What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Specialist position at Indorama Ventures?
Job Description:
Indorama Ventures- Indovinya is currently looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join our Direct Procurement Team in The Woodlands, TX. The primary responsibilities of this role will center around the functional and tactical responsibilities related to the key olefin, NGL and raw materials. As a Sourcing Specialist, you will be supporting multiple manufacturing sites, supply chains and business teams. The candidate will ensure sourcing activities are synchronized with the various supply chain and plant contacts to meet the current and longer-term production plans. The key focus of this role will be to manage the purchase orders for the Direct Procurement Team. It will require the individual to have excellent cross functional relationships with your internal business partners, as well as external suppliers.
What will be expected from you?
- Timely and accurate entry of all purchase orders.
- Ensure all materials are obtained from approved suppliers and meet existing quality/performance standards.
- Develop an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders and communicating to all internal stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain close lines of communications with suppliers, Indorama sites, and the various supply chains regarding the expected delivery dates.
- Provide timely updates to internal stakeholders.
- Work closely with Accounts Payable Team and the Vendor Master/Invoice Resolution focal points to quickly resolve invoice and credit issues.
- Demonstrate expertise with SAP and other tools for planning and analysis.
- Work with internal Environmental, Health and Safety and Quality Assurance departments to track and mitigate supplier nonconformance issues.
What are we looking for in the ideal candidate?
- Working knowledge and experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong problem solving, time-management, and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail with knowledge of purchasing procedures.
- Understanding the need to develop contacts at the sites for all the products to help facilitate goods receipts in SAP.
- Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
- Must have a level of proficiency with all the MS Office Suites.
- A four-year college degree in business, accounting, or engineering.
- Experience/knowledge related to a chemical purchasing and or supply chain.
What can we offer you?
Indorama Ventures – Indovinya is a global and innovative chemical company, offering sustainable and high-value solutions for the long-term success of our customers. As producers of solutions used in Crop Solutions, Energy & Resources, Home & Personal Care, Coatings, Performance Products, and other applications, we are present in the daily lives of millions of people around the world. The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical, vision and dental, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, and 401k. Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us!
