Raw Materials Procurement Specialist

1 month ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Orbia Full time

Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers, and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals, and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world's leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world 'grow more with less' as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanization, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We're already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future-fit company.

As the Raw Materials Buyer, you will be responsible for the sourcing and purchasing of any related raw materials to support the needs of production. This includes a variety of other items related to the operations needs including polymers, resins, chemicals, colorants, and any other assigned products. Your goal will be to work with the production and other teams to ensure proper inventory levels and cost efficiencies to assist in limited plant downtime. This will position will be required to be fully onsite or hybrid with close communication with production and logistics staff to ensure timely resolution of issues.

You will:

Manage and ensure appropriate quantities of materials, services, and supplies are purchased to meet established requirements of the stocking policy levels and Production plans.

Manage and ensure appropriate sources for purchasing raw materials and other agreed material requirements are established which can provide the necessary technical soundness, quality, quantity, and delivery reliability at the lowest commercially viable prices and ensure the effective negotiation of such purchases.

Working with the US Purchasing Manager, resolve and recommend solutions for issues that arise. Ensure agreed solutions are effectively carried out.

Monitor and inform the US Purchasing Manager of all aspects of operations, costs, and performance so that timely, effective corrective action is taken where performance/standards or costs deviate from necessary and acceptable levels.

Establish and maintain effective planning techniques/systems to accurately assess forward operational requirements to ensure adequate availability balanced by effective control of stocks.

Recommend and implement ways of reducing agreed material purchasing costs and ensure supplier contracts are negotiated in line with Company and Group purchasing strategy and policies.

Recommend and implement ways of improving cost effectiveness, methods, and stock levels while maintaining quality and consistency.

Responsible for assisting with periodic physical goods inventory

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, industrial management, or engineering.
  • 5 years in-depth, successful experience in a buying role in manufacturing. Plus if in the PVC or plastics industry.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
  • Excellent negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing and terms with suppliers
  • Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices
  • Proficient in using procurement software and systems.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to embrace continuous improvement

Alphagary Polymer Solutions an Orbia Company is an Equal Opportunity employer that celebrates diversity in all its forms and is committed to an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

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Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.

They offer a broad range of value-added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers' success and ultimately improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees, and investors worldwide, every day.



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