Raw Materials Buyer
Tessenderlo Group
- Phoenix, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage purchasing activities to align with production targets and ensure a steady supply of raw materials.
- Provide rolling forecasts to suppliers and track price variations based on contractual indices.
- Maintain optimal stock levels in collaboration with plant managers to minimize disruptions and manage inventory efficiently.
- Lead initiatives for supplier relationship management, including contract reviews and negotiating favorable terms.
- Engage with internal stakeholders across all levels to align procurement activities with broader company strategies.
- Conduct market assessments, manage requests for proposals, and perform risk evaluations to support strategic procurement decisions.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related fields.
- At least five years of relevant experience as a buyer in the agriculture (AG) or oil and gas (O&G) industries.
- Proven capability in sourcing, contracting and managing post-award procurement processes.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence key business decisions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Agile and collaborative team player capable of interfacing effectively with suppliers and multiple internal teams.
- Innovative Culture: You will work in an environment committed to innovation that significantly enhances the value provided by our procurement function.
- Impact and Influence: You will make a significant contribution to the company by directly impacting our operations and profitability.
- Professional Growth: You will engage in diverse projects that provide continuous learning in a collaborative setting.
- Work/life balance
- Fun and rewarding environment
- Learning, development and teamwork
- Community involvement/outreach
- Challenging and meaningful work
- 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
- 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, up to 4% of annual base salary
- Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
- Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
- Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
- Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
- Paid maternity and parental time off
- Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Company referral program