Procurement Specialist
Client: Plant
Location: Donaldsonville, La
Duration: 1 year may go longer
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, PTO & Paid Holidays
Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)
Responsibilities
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Issues contract releases and purchase orders and expedite materials and services as needed
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Supports required activity during and after turnarounds and key capital projects
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Ensures on-going efficiencies of the procurement and material control functions by reporting quarterly on the progress being made regarding the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Ensures implementation of all procurement related policies, practices, and process improvements
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Supports the material control function to optimize inventory levels, minimize stock outs and sales of obsolete equipment and materials
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Contributes to the sourcing process for relevant areas of spend including managing proposals, developing proposal recommendations, negotiating the final contract, and creating and executing supplier transition plans
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Contributes to supplier qualification efforts including introduction of potential new suppliers
Requirements
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Bachelor's Degree required preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other related disciplines
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Prefer 3+ years' experience in procurement in a chemical/manufacturing facility
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Strong technical knowledge of good procurement practice including negotiation, demand management, supplier qualification, sourcing, bidding, and contracting, supplier performance management and risk management
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Knowledge of SAP, Coupa and other procurement systems
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