Senior Buyer
2 months ago
The purpose of the Senior Buyer is leading the Capital and Site Services categories, by developing, implementing, and executing a supply strategy based on market conditions, business needs and available resources. In this role, the Senior Buyer will manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturing, project management and operations. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of procurement processes in complex environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Supply Strategies aligned with business objectives and market conditions.
- Use negotiation skills to achieve favorable terms and sustainable agreements with suppliers.
- RFx management by leading the preparation and issuance of RFIs, RFQs and RFPs to effectively select the right supplier.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives within Site Services and Capital.
- Negotiate contractual agreements by understanding and applying legal fundamentals.
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, project management, and operations teams to optimize procurement processes and support project milestones.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related fields.
- 3+ years of progressive experience as a Buyer in a procurement function, preferably within a chemical or related industry.
- Professional Proficiency in MS Office
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in contract management, construction, or engineering-related procurement.
- Experience with Capital Expenditure (Capex) projects, including engagement with engineering firms.
Attributes
- Sets high goals and expectations for a successful negotiation.
- Highly competitive to consistently get the best deal.
- Believes that everything is negotiable all the time.
- Extremely good listening skills, always looking for acceptable compromise, especially when the gap between the parties narrows and drives for win-win results.
- Collaborating and strong teamworking
- Know how to develop strong lines of communications with the business and to build support when needed.
Who we are:
Draslovka is a global supplier with a family business approach focused on the future of our planet.
We are an international team driven by a shared goal and guided by our core values:
- We put safety first.
- We always do the right thing.
- We build strong relationships.
- We act like business owners.
- We constantly reimagine what’s possible.
We specialize in the manufacture, distribution and application of CN-based chemistries, with more than 100 years of experience in CN chemistry and production for chemical synthesis, mining, industrial and agricultural applications. We have operations in the Czech Republic, United States, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and India, and serve customers around the world. Come be part of our team
Draslovka is an equal opportunity employer.
Draslovka is an E-Verify employer.
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation.
Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position.
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