Regional Buyer, Raw Materials

Job Description

As the Regional Buyer - Raw Materials , you will be responsible for the purchasing process of assigned items for the regional sites.

Ensure the timely and full supply of items and service of the assigned items to assigned sites. Be the connector between the supplier customer service and the need of the sites.

Interact closely with the site requester to coordinate supply in accordance with sites and internal business partner needs.

The Regional Buyer - Raw Materials, serves as the force for change within the procurement process while remaining agile for urgent plant needs.

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?

• Complete Purchase Orders and call offs in SAP ERP system
• Address and solve technical issues from the requisition to purchase order process for goods and services
• Maintain Procurement documents, files, and records
• Assist Sourcing Manager / Hub manager in reviewing, tabulating, and assessing bids and preparing proposals to vendors
• Review, prepare, verify and / or approve financial and business transaction within established dollar limits and guidelines
• Run the purchasing process for assigned products and services including handling of supply issues, problem solving and communicating status to requesters
• In charge of the transactional part of the purchasing process
• Issue purchase orders from approved purchase requisitions, select sources of supply as required, negotiate prices and terms and conditions
• Interact closely and maintain up-to-date contact information with supplier customer service to coordinate supply
• Follow up on orders to ensure that items are shipped and delivered complete and on time
• Comply with ICL procurement policies and procedures
• Control purchasing documentation and supplier customer service communication
• Assist with supplier complaint management
• Work close with the Master Data Team to improve vendor master data
• Create and propose ideas to improve the purchasing process in the assigned items and through ICL
• Actively participate in sourcing activities for the relevant spend, including support of Sourcing Managers with project identification, project planning and execution, with the goal of achieving cost reductions, while maintaining or
• improving quality or vendor service levels

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• Bachelors degree preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Demonstrated skill at maintaining high accuracy, and high attention to detail
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong business orientation and understanding of business processes
• Act with determination and decisiveness
• Ability to communicate with multiple levels of an organization
• Ability to think and act strategically
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to deliver value to the customer

Compensation at ICL :

If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and / or experience.

We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Salary Range : $61,000 - $83,000

Annual Bonus Target : 5%, subject to plan provisions.

We've Got You Covered

ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially.

The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include :

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly the first of the month after hire
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products & EpiPens)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan Assistance
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

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