Corporate Procurement Manager - Indirect

Job Responsibilities

The Purchasing manager is responsible for providing purchasing services as required for the various operating and corporate groups to achieve the highest quality of products / Services possible.

• Responsible for all purchasing functions assigned around specific Division and / or Commodity areas. This will require relationship development to internal Koppers stakeholders and the development and understanding of the markets area.
• Manage commercial relationships with vendors and suppliers for assigned commodity areas of responsibilities
• Work closely with the engineering group and the plants to complete capital projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Work with the plants to establish qualified and competitive contractors.
• Work with the plants to establish qualified competitive vendors to supply indirect items.
• Solicit budgetary quotes for equipment and projects as needed.
• Prepare and execute competitive bid packages. Analyze results and summarize for evaluation.
• Negotiate the commercial terms and interface with Koppers legal department to execute short- and long-term supply contracts
• Generate Purchase Orders for goods and services. Expedite orders as needed.
• Incorporate negotiation strategies to achieve the most competitive position for Koppers.
• Track and document vendor performance.
• Work on strategic initiatives including procure to pay and streamlining the Purchasing system.
• Ensure compliance with Zero Harm initiatives.
• This position can be hybrid and does not require 5 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or other related field from an accredited College or University.
• 5-7 years of experience in managing contracts and negotiations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft and Navision preferably.
• Financial skills and working knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Excellent planning, organizing and analytical skills
• 20% travel required.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state or local law.