What are the responsibilities and job description for the Raw Materials Buyer position at Sirmax North America Inc?
Sirmax North America Inc is a global leader in providing thermoplastic material solutions, offering a wide range of products, from polypropylene to engineering plastics, applying custom colors, additives and extensive technical experience. Sirmax also applies this technological approach to the circular economy by developing sustainable and bioplastic traced and certified solutions to meet the needs of our customers.
Sirmax has 13 plants around the world, each designed to integrate with local communities, their economic, professional and human growth and, at the same time, cultural formation among people.
WHY WORK IN SIRMAX GROUP?
Sirmax is growing thanks to its people who manage to transform new investments and innovative strategies into concrete actions. We are growing our resources within an international and multicultural organization characterized by dynamism and vivacity. We like to reward deserving people with new growth opportunities within the Group, as well as new projects and training courses. Being a Sirmaxee means being part of an open community with an informal style, ready to help people to settle in easily and to stimulate them to improve.
With Sirmax you can make not only a difference in your career but, also in your world.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for a motivated person to join our Purchasing department as [raw materials] Buyer/Sourcing Specialist/Procurement Specialist.
The Buyer/Sourcing Specialist/Procurement Specialist seeks reliable vendors and/or suppliers to provide quality goods at reasonable prices. Negotiation of prices and contracts on the base of the technical specifications, components, and equipment is the main focus of this job. He/She has the opportunity to enter in a multinational environment and to get in contact with global suppliers.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Seeks new suppliers autonomously and collaborates with the headquarters’ Purchasing Department to define the purchasing strategy.
- Monitors and updates of the delivery dates of purchase orders through SAP. It is fundamental to follow-up on tracking goods and materials, and to meet the schedules
- Prepares purchase orders or other agreements as necessary and check them for accuracy and completeness before issuing.
- Reviews acknowledgements for agreement with purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies with the supplier
- Contacts suppliers for solicitation and management of purchase orders
- In collaboration with the Accounting Department, reviews and resolves issues related to invoice exceptions.
Purchasing or Sourcing Specialist Required Skills/Abilities
- At least 2 years of experience in Supply Chain / Purchasing Management or similar roles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- Preferable to have proficiency also with SAP or other similar ERP
- Strong organizational and excellent communication skills
- Strong negotiation ability with Vendors to drive pricing down
- Must have a positive, customer-focused outlook and have a strong learning orientation
- Curiosity and interest for macroeconomics topics
Education and Experience requirements for Purchasing or Sourcing Specialist
- College or Technical Degree or equivalent gained from 2 years of Supply Chain Procurement experience
- High school diploma.
Physical Requirements for Purchasing or Sourcing Specialist
- Prolonged periods of sitting
- Computer usage. 90%
Purchasing or Sourcing Specialist Benefits offered
- 401K
- Health PPO or HSA
- Dental
- Vision
- Accidental Death Ins
- Long term disability
- Short Term Disability
- Additional Life
- Personal Time Off
- Vacation
- Holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
