The Indirect Materials will own the SAP Ariba processes related to the ordering, processing & receiving of materials through management of training & enforcement of process & policy for the site. The Buyer will also support functions associated with the negotiating pricing, terms, lead times for assigned materials including, but not limited to Supplies, Equipment and Services. to manage & enforce.
This is not a remote position, it is based in our Cartersville, GA facility.
The Indirect Materials Buyer will manage the Ariba Guided Buying platform locally & be the subject matter expert for all internal stakeholders. The Buyer will source materials & services and establish alternate suppliers of current & new items to maintain a competitive total cost environment while ensuring continued quality and service levels while assisting the Sourcing Team in successfully meeting and exceeding company objectives.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Is responsible for the adherence to established workflows in SAP Ariba of all internal stakeholders and provides the necessary support to ensure complete training & the successful rollout of the platform.
Negotiates pricing, payment terms, lead times, etc. for Materials & Services and other assets as assigned by the Team-Lead Sourcing.
Negotiates contracts and agreements with suppliers as appropriate with final approval, ensuring best quality, service and lowest total cost.
Enters executed and authorized contracts and cost updates into SAP and other designated systems.
Supports global initiatives relevant to the Indirect spend category.
Meets with vendors to assess quality, capabilities, reliability etc. - maintains vendor relationships.
Works with relevant internal stakeholders to determine needs and opportunities.
Places purchase orders as required.
Supports operations Team with effective purchasing support for MRO and Services.
Processes GRAs (Return Goods Authorizations) to vendors as necessary.
Contacts vendors concerning open purchases and/or information pertinent to operations.
Ensures that contracts are executed with prior Legal review & Executive sign off.
Obtains competitive pricing and selects appropriate vendors consistent with established practices, for categories as assigned.
Keeps abreast of market conditions and advises management of current trends.
Conducts vendor audits as assigned.
Tracks vendor delivery and quality performance.
Sources samples and documentation from competitive vendors in search of best quality, price and product availability as appropriate.
Identifies invoice & receiving issues and works to resolution with support from other internal stakeholders.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment the majority of the time. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines. This position is occasionally exposed to loud, wet, warm, humid and cold temperatures.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary on occasion depending on work load.
Travel
Minimal
Required Qualifications
5+ years' experience in purchasing & negotiation.
SAP Ariba experience
Associates degree
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Safety/ Food Safety:
Döhler USA, Inc. is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment for all employees. It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times. It is also the responsibility of management to do so.
Employee should Comply with all policies and procedures, including safety, food safety/security and GMPs.
Employee should report any unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor or designated party.
AAP/EEO Statement
Döhler USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Döhler USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Döhler USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Döhler USA, Inc.'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.