Plant Purchasing Associate

Description

SUMMARY OF COMPANY

BioUrja Renewables, LLC is a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade, beverage-grade, and fuel- grade ethanol and co-products, located in Peoria, IL. The company operates a 135 million gallon per year production plant, which is among the largest industrial alcohol facilities in the U.S., with a long history of successful operations. We are part of the BioUrja Group, a family-owned energy and agricultural trading, supply and distribution group headquartered in Houston, Texas and having operations across the USA, as well as in the UK, UAE, India, Singapore and Mexico. We are proud to have been listed as one of the top four largest privately held companies in the Houston metropolitan area.

DESCRIPTION

The role of the Purchasing Associate is to support the day-to-day purchasing at the facility. The procurement coordination is with the production, maintenance, and engineering staff. The Purchasing Assistant will use SAP as a purchasing tool. He/she will update the approved corporate vendor list and use them as the plant’s primary vendor. Reports will be generated for weekly meetings to document the purchasing activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in creating and processing purchase orders (POs) and goods receipts (GRPOs) in the ERP system.
• Obtain SAP data and help to develop formalized reports specifically on areas of maintenance spend:

1. Identify repeat breakdown and spend
2. Categorize top spending areas.
3. Assist in reducing maintenance spend through data analysis.

• Help manage blanket purchase orders and monitor releases and usage.
• Request quotes from vendors and assist with comparative evaluations.
• Send POs to vendors when needed and follow up on order confirmations or delays.
• Maintain organized procurement records and support report preparation (e.g., open orders, vendor performance).
• Track delivery timelines and help resolve discrepancies in quantity or price.
• Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., maintenance, operations, finance) to clarify needs and timelines.
• Support the Procurement Manager in vendor communication, data entry, and escalations as needed.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness in procurement documentation and follow internal procedures.
• Assist in internal and external procurement audits by organizing documentation, responding to information requests, and helping ensure compliance with purchasing policies.
• Assist in vendor onboarding by collecting necessary documentation, setting up new vendor profiles, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Support inventory management by tracking stock levels, monitoring order quantities, and coordinating with the warehouse or operations team to ensure inventory accuracy and timely replenishment.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Previous Related Experience Required: 2-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills Required to Perform this Job: Ability to use Microsoft Office Program, SAP. Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbal. Proficient in the use of calculations for ordering increments and costs.
• Bachelor’s Degree or applicable job experience.

BENEFITS

• $55,000 - $70,000 Annually; Salaried, Non-Union Position 
• Competitive pay, paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical (with wellness discount), dental, vision
• Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability and, and short-term disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts 
• 401(k) with Company match 
• Cash Balance Retirement Plan

EEO STATEMENT

BioUrja Renewables LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BioUrja Renewables LLC participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

BioUrja Renewables LLC is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BioUrja Renewables LLC, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at BioUrja Renewables LLC in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of BioUrja Renewables LLC. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BioUrja Renewables LLC.

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000