Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.
Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.
Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.
We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.
Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.
Contracting Agent I
Job Description:
This petro-chemical industry Buyer position exists to perform the assigned Purchasing work to solicit the most competitive quotes in the most efficient and effective manner, reduce costs and obtain quality products with on-time delivery. The Buyer conducts the procurement activities by procurement techniques (e.g. Analyzing previous cost, market trend and etc..), while ensuring the services can meet the timeline with the quality of work in support of centralized procurement activities.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Perform the Contracting services for the plant expansion and/or maintenance work at the Right time, with the Right quality, in the Right quantity, and at the Right price.
• Follow the procurement procedures and techniques to conduct the contracting services related to pre-award and post-award functions, and to perform well defined contract actions.
• Evaluate contractor's bid document and specification, and analyze the prices, previous performance, commitments and indications of financial responsibility in order to recommend the most advantageous proposal.
• Verify the correctness of Contract/PO documentation and properly issue the Notice of Award and Contract.
• Observe and monitor market conditions and business practices to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and its performance.
• Perform job accountability and position function in terms of objectives, priorities and deadlines, and effectively communicate, collaborate, facilitate, influence and motivate internal and external contacts including Engineering Center Staff, Maintenance and Operation Groups, Accounting, Local Contracting, and, all other contacts.

QUALIFICATIONs REQUIRED: MINIMUM COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR PRIOR TRAINING

• 1-5 years industry business experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of AS400 is a plus.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork and customer service; behave professionally; treat others with respect and dignity.
• Physical requirements include duties common to a regular office environment.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required.

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Health Coverage and Perks
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Group Term Life, Dependent and
Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
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Work/Life Balance
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off for a balanced life
(Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)
FlexTime Available
Competitive Compensation
Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match,
Cash Balance, Pension Plan