Indirect Buyer - Valent BioSciences LLC

About Us:

Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Valent BioSciences LLC operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It’s about contributing to society, as well as making a profit.

Description of Job: Utilize optimal procurement processes to maintain the material flow of non-inventory materials and services to ensure minimal interruptions in manufacturing and R&D and follow the concept of the Delegation of Authority (DOA) policy's role in compliance. Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods, services and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Process expense purchase orders from requisitions for all VBS/ Sumitomo Biorational Company LLC locations, helping to improve and promote the process across all locations.
• Help coordinate new vendor creation with suppliers and the Finance group.
• Proactively and systematically expedite material from suppliers. Effectively communicate to all internal customers. Provide accurate delivery dates.
• Enter purchase order confirmation including correct pricing. Run and maintain a daily and weekly confirmation report.
• Communicate effectively to external suppliers to ensure OTD. Monitor, evaluate and work with suppliers to improve performance.
• Investigate and respond to vendor invoice pricing discrepancies, supporting AP.
• Help categorize Indirect spend across all VBS/ Sumitomo Biorational Company LLC locations to identify efficiencies and cost savings opportunities.
• Participate in SR/RFP/RFQ process for key Indirect spend categories through Ariba.
• Participate in Sourcing activities for indirect materials as needed.
• Incorporate sustainability measures (Ecovadis) into indirect procurement process, inviting suppliers to participate in the EcoVadis program.
• Ability to read and interpret MRP signals in SAP and place inventory purchase orders as needed to provide back-up for the Inventory Buyer.
• Maintain and close out blanket and open purchase orders in Procurement department for all indirect/direct items for all plants.
• Provide feedback to AP and Vendor set up team for Active Vendors in Procurement department for all indirect/direct items for all plants.
• Run PO confirmation and PO late reports to identify non confirmed and past due purchase orders.
• Implementing Indirect programs
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise using SAP, Ariba or other MRP environment is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines in a changing environment with a sense of urgency.
• Must exhibit problem solving skills with ability to make decisions executing sound judgement.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Demonstrated PC expertise; Excel and Word.
• Chemical purchasing and sourcing experience preferred.
  
  

Experience: Minimum 2 years in a purchasing or sourcing role required.

What We Offer

We recognize that compensation and benefits play a crucial role in your career decisions. That’s why we’re dedicated to equitable pay practices and transparency in how we reward our employees.

Base Salary: The estimated annual base salary for this position ranges from:

$66,400 to $77,000. Individual pay is based upon location, skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible for an incentive program or profit-sharing program in addition to their base salary.

Benefits:

• High-quality healthcare coverage starting on day one, with options for medical (HSA/HRA), vision, and dental plans
• 5% company contribution to your 401(k), plus a quarterly discretionary bonus
• Immediate 100% vesting of all retirement contributions
• Financial assistance programs to support your goals
• Life and disability insurance for added security
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days
• Flexible work arrangements available
  
  

Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At Valent Group of Companies, we’re proud to power a sustainable future through our work. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have been at the core of our culture since the beginning. Today, they continue to drive everything we do.

Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to a better world.

• Valent U.S.A., Valent North America LLC, Valent BioSciences LLC and Mycorrhizal Applications LLC are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.