Non-Trade Procurement Buyer

The Buyer provides effective procure-to-pay support to deliver optimal value by combining cost effectiveness, quality, efficiency, and safety. The Buyer manages transactional supplier relationships, acts as the purchasing liaison to local operations, and executes the tactical Purchasing plan. Buyer is responsible for the delivery of non-trade purchasing services including but not limited to fleet and equipment, maintenance, parts & repair services, corporate services including contingent labor, facilities management & MRO, fuel, IT, capital equipment and other service support for assigned segments/facilities.

The Buyer leverages the existing supply base and/or determines supply requirements to acquire goods and services in alignment with Procurement processes and objectives in coordination with his/her supervisor. Buyer facilitates the shipping and receiving of parts and supplies and coordinates with Accounts Payable to support supplier invoicing and payment. The Buyer, as assigned by his/her supervisor, also supports regional EAM processes and inventory management.

This position operates within somewhat broad parameters with other duties assigned depending on location, region, and/or business operating segment.

Salary Range: $50,000/year - $60,000/ year

Essential Functions:

• Operational Performance
  • Responsible for local execution of the tactical purchasing plan, for implementing contract pricing, terms and conditions with limited supervision.
  • Collaborates with Procurement and Operations leaders to implement and sustain formal agreements and to support key initiatives locally.
  • Maintains constructive working relationships with suppliers, operations, and other internal departments to ensure appropriate purchasing support.
  • Coordinates purchasing for the organization including analysis, planning, and requisition management of goods and services supporting production with moderate supervision. Locates and purchases necessary yard supplies, equipment, parts and services in alignment with Procurement policies, goals, and processes.
  • Solicits supplier proposals as appropriate. Negotiates with vendors effectively and captures purchase price variances when possible.
  • Expedites deliveries and arranges for receipts of goods and services.
  • Supports the purchase of goods and services IAW company policies and Procurement goals and objectives.
  • Utilizes approved procurement-related tools and systems with minimal supervision.
• Other Duties

Internal Control Responsibilities:

Supports the Company’s processes which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures and controls to better support our business. Proactively escalates problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Job Conditions:

Average office environment, with occasional exposure to dirt and dust related to scrap yard or auto retail environment. Outdoor industrial environment involving heavy equipment and all-weather working conditions is standard.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting.
• Ability to use standard office equipment including a computer.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone.

Qualifications:

• Business background with Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively at local and regional levels of leadership.
• Experience with enterprise software tools including MS Office.
• Knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems (Oracle iProcurement) preferred.
• Solid ability to follow detailed instructions with limited supervision.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and with deadline pressures to support the business.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.

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