Our Job
Koch Ag & Energy Solutions is seeking a Buyer to work in our Procurement organization.
This position could be based out of our headquarters in Wichita, KS or at our facility in Enid, OK. This could include an estimated 10% to 25% travel and on call status, as needed.
Our Benefits Package includes:
- Immediate Vacation Available - 3 weeks annual
- 401K automatic Contribution, along with competitive match
- Medical, Dental and Vision health plans
- Future Tuition Reimbursement
Our Team
This role primarily supports Koch Fertilizer plants, where fertilizer and other ammonia related products are created. The centralized Koch procurement team supports these operations by championing transaction excellence by ensuring purchase orders are tracked and delivered timely and payment to suppliers are timely. The procurement team works closely with the maintenance, warehouse, engineering, and project management teams to ensure transaction excellence for the entire purchase to pay process.
What You Will Do
- Utilize company's purchasing system to process purchase orders from requisitions
- Ensures the contractual document accurately reflects the terms and conditions of purchase, including payment terms, freight terms, incoterms, and other key commercial terms
- Manage daily and weekly procurement reports/dashboards to support procurement capability and efficiency
- Manage procurement activities and ensure timely delivery of materials at assigned production facility(s)
- Represent our company in discussions and projects related to processes, contracts, and procurement control
- Handle discrepancies with suppliers to ensure customer service to our internal customers
- Assist in implementing new processes and continuously improving existing ones
- Work closely with Accounts Payable and Track teams to resolve issues that may affect ability for invoices to process
- Other activities, as needed, to support overall transactional excellence
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Procurement experience OR Bachelor's Degree
- Knowledge of purchasing process and procedures and key commercial terms such as freight payables and INCOTERMS
What Will Put You Ahead
- Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture or related field
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools including Access (database applications)
- Experience with reporting systems such as Tableau or PowerBI
- Maximo, Ariba System knowledge
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.
