Sr Buyer (30940)

Join UCC Environmental, a leader in sustainable technology solutions:

Are you looking for a rewarding career in a progressive and well-run company? Do you have a passion for customer relationships and environmental innovation? If so, you might be the perfect fit for UCC Environmental, a company that offers Utility specific sustainable technology solutions to clients across the globe. UCC Environmental has a strong presence in North America and is expanding its sales channels in EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team and contribute to the company's growth and success. Read on to find out more about the role and how to apply.

The focus of the position will be under minimal supervision. The Senior Buyer competitively bids, negotiates, prepares, executes, and expedites purchase orders and contracts for equipment, materials, components, and services required by the company, consistent with quality, delivery, and service requirements.

Work experience with a privately held company will be beneficial.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Buyer will:

• Request, obtain, and analyze comprehensive supplier quotations for large volume orders to support Parts Sales and Contract Engineering/Sales inquiries.
• Assure that relevant specifications are made available in all requests for quotations, solicit/recommend cost savings alternatives and thoroughly document all transactions.
• Plays a senior role for handling new suppliers or difficult situations. Negotiate, prepare and execute purchase orders/contracts in accordance with established guidelines for ethics, cost management, contracting, terms and conditions, changes, and approvals.  Thoroughly document all transactions. 
• Expedite purchase orders/contracts to ensure that delivery requirements are met. Follow all quality problems to resolution, assuring that suppliers reimburse the company for problems shown to be caused by them (tracked via FSTR/SDR.  Follow all accounts payable discrepancies to resolution. 
• Evaluate current and prospective suppliers, assessing administrative, financial, managerial, product development, capacity, manufacturing, quality, delivery and service capabilities/performance.
• Coordinate closely with Global Product Development (GPD), Contract Engineering and Quality Assurance departments in the evaluation of new suppliers.
• May provide some guidance and direction to other Buyers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; business related.
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of Purchasing/Buyer experience preferred.
• CPP or equivalent preferred.
• General business acumen

Characteristics and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations ERP and related systems.

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Ability to sit or stand at a computer for 80% of the day
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Core Values and Beliefs

Must be aligned with Core Values and Beliefs that drive UCC’s existing corporate culture.

• People – we trust and invest in our people, unlocking their full potential and they always come first
• Teamwork – we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspiration
• Integrity – we are truthful and respectful to customers, employees, community and suppliers
• Customer Satisfaction – we keep existing customers by delivering exceptional customer service
• Innovative –we encourage resourceful problem solving in the face of adversity

Compensation and Benefits:

Base Pay Range:   $90,000 to $110,000 annual pay based on skills and experience

Benefits:             

• Insurance:  Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs and Voluntary Options such as Vision, HSA, FSA (Medical, Dental, Vision and Dependent Care), Accident, Identity Theft, Legal coverage
• Retirement:  401(k) with up to 4% company match, Pre-Tax and Roth Options, and discretionary Annual Profit-Sharing contribution
• Time Off:  10 days of Vacation, Vacation Purchase Plan up to 10 days purchased per year, 5 days of Sick and 10 Holidays, Parental Leave, FMLA
• Miscellaneous:  Student Debt Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification and License Reimbursement, Personalized Professional Development Plans and Career Path Options.

How to Apply:

If interested in this position, please apply online via our website at https://uccenvironmental.com/careers/ and select Explore Current Openings to apply for this position online.

UCC Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. If you have difficulty applying for this job online, by e-mail, or need accommodations, please call us at 847-473-5900 and ask for Human Resources.

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000