What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Methanex Geismar?
Position Summary
Supports the Procurement Lead with the sourcing and procurement of goods and services for Methanex Geismar Site in accordance with company policies, procedures and strategies.
Develops efficient work practices to facilitate the effective operation of the Procurement and Contract Management functions.
Develops efficient work practices to facilitate the effective operation of the Procurement and Contract Management functions.
Position Responsibilities
• Negotiates the acquisition of goods and services for normal operations, projects and Turnarounds (as needed) at optimum cost, in compliance with company procedures and consistent with standards of quality and delivery.
• Manages formal tendering processes for the acquisition of equipment and services in accordance with company procedures.
• Establishes commercial tabulation from a tendering process and presents the recommendation for shortlist/award.
• Provides Vendor Sponsors and Vendor Key Contacts with support and information relative to the services contracts.
• Manages the administration of labor contracts.
• Ensures all procurement and contractual activities are handled professionally and ethically and that confidentiality of commercial information is always maintained.
• Implements supply arrangements, in conjunction with the Warehouse group, that minimize inventory levels without impairing availability or quality.
• Establishes and reviews improvement procedures and work practices that streamline the procurement process.
• Reviews procurement performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other metrics applicable.
• Establishes service contracts and work practices to ensure the smooth running of Turnarounds (as needed) and Capital Projects.
• Ensures that customers are aware of correct procurement procedures.
• Documents and communicates vendor’s performance.
• Supports customers on the appropriate use of contracts.
• Actively promotes Methanex’s behavior standards.
• Provides guidance and support to the Vendor Sponsors and Vendor Key Contacts.
• Manages Contractor Document Awareness to ensure contractor companies are provided with current Methanex USA procedures relevant to contractor site conditions.
• Provides technical knowledge around best procurement and contract management practices and systems.
• Provides coaching and direction to customers on the strategic direction of procurement and contracting functions.
• Collaborates with Procurement Lead in establishing strategic direction of purchasing and contracting functions.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of product availability and maintains the networks and resources to achieve this.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of vendors.
• Acts as an active and contributive member of the Maximo Key Users Group.
• Contributes to the organizational vision of Global Methanol Leadership and as a team member demonstrates the core values of integrity, trust, respect and professionalism.
• Conducts all business in a manner which supports the Responsible Care® ethic.
• Networks with other Methanex sites to the mutual benefit of all sites.
• Responsible for ensuring awareness of all controlled documents relating to this position as per Document Awareness Report from Document Management Database.
• Contributes to the ‘operational excellence’ for Methanex Geismar site as an effective member of the Finance Department.
• Manages formal tendering processes for the acquisition of equipment and services in accordance with company procedures.
• Establishes commercial tabulation from a tendering process and presents the recommendation for shortlist/award.
• Provides Vendor Sponsors and Vendor Key Contacts with support and information relative to the services contracts.
• Manages the administration of labor contracts.
• Ensures all procurement and contractual activities are handled professionally and ethically and that confidentiality of commercial information is always maintained.
• Implements supply arrangements, in conjunction with the Warehouse group, that minimize inventory levels without impairing availability or quality.
• Establishes and reviews improvement procedures and work practices that streamline the procurement process.
• Reviews procurement performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other metrics applicable.
• Establishes service contracts and work practices to ensure the smooth running of Turnarounds (as needed) and Capital Projects.
• Ensures that customers are aware of correct procurement procedures.
• Documents and communicates vendor’s performance.
• Supports customers on the appropriate use of contracts.
• Actively promotes Methanex’s behavior standards.
• Provides guidance and support to the Vendor Sponsors and Vendor Key Contacts.
• Manages Contractor Document Awareness to ensure contractor companies are provided with current Methanex USA procedures relevant to contractor site conditions.
• Provides technical knowledge around best procurement and contract management practices and systems.
• Provides coaching and direction to customers on the strategic direction of procurement and contracting functions.
• Collaborates with Procurement Lead in establishing strategic direction of purchasing and contracting functions.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of product availability and maintains the networks and resources to achieve this.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of vendors.
• Acts as an active and contributive member of the Maximo Key Users Group.
• Contributes to the organizational vision of Global Methanol Leadership and as a team member demonstrates the core values of integrity, trust, respect and professionalism.
• Conducts all business in a manner which supports the Responsible Care® ethic.
• Networks with other Methanex sites to the mutual benefit of all sites.
• Responsible for ensuring awareness of all controlled documents relating to this position as per Document Awareness Report from Document Management Database.
• Contributes to the ‘operational excellence’ for Methanex Geismar site as an effective member of the Finance Department.
Position Qualifications
• Degree in Business Administration or another relevant program required.
• Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) designation would be an asset.
• 5 years Procurement/Contracts or related experience preferred.
• 3 years experience supporting Turnarounds and Capital Projects preferred.
• Experience of procurement (procure to pay cycle), of plant spares (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) and equipment.
• Proven negotiating abilities.
• Awareness of business ethics, good judgment, eye for detail and integrity.
• Proven working knowledge of contract law, insurance law and tendering processes.
• Knowledge of computerized procurement management systems.
• Computer literacy particularly with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) designation would be an asset.
• 5 years Procurement/Contracts or related experience preferred.
• 3 years experience supporting Turnarounds and Capital Projects preferred.
• Experience of procurement (procure to pay cycle), of plant spares (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) and equipment.
• Proven negotiating abilities.
• Awareness of business ethics, good judgment, eye for detail and integrity.
• Proven working knowledge of contract law, insurance law and tendering processes.
• Knowledge of computerized procurement management systems.
• Computer literacy particularly with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.