Buyer/Purchasing Agent - Capital Procurement

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, OxyChem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

Description

• Provide full purchasing support for plant capital projects performed at Houston Operations, Ingleside, TX, Wichita, KS, Taft, LA, Convent, LA and Geismar, LA facilities.
• Specific duties include issuing purchasing orders, expediting orders, negotiations, bid preparations/evaluations and selection of suppliers.
• Purchase goods and services at the most favorable cost, supporting the use of national strategic contracts where possible, utilizing terms consistent with all relevant factors such as delivery, quality and quantity in accordance with all corporate policies and procedures.
• Support the Manager – Capital Procurement as required on large capital projects.
• Negotiate contracts and terms and conditions as necessary to protect OxyChem’s financial interests.
• Support Contractor Qualification Process through the Avetta system assuring compliance with the OxyChem Contractor Management Program.
• Keep abreast of the current market for new products and services. Investigate potential new suppliers to determine their ability to furnish products or services.
• Reconcile past due orders through expediting, securing proof of delivery or reconciling goods receipts for Capital projects.
• Develop and implement cost reduction programs consistent with overall corporate and regional business strategies.
• Resolve blocked invoices and invoicing errors and disputes with suppliers in a timely manner.
• Monitor the performance of suppliers and address issues as expressed by plants serviced.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Administration preferred), plus three to five years purchasing experience.
• Advanced level of proficiency in PC applications and operating systems including Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and SharePoint).
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be a self-motivated and enthusiastic team player.
  
  

Fraud Statement

It has come to our attention that various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of OxyChem. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate, nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All OxyChem job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

OxyChem does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
  
  

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.