OCI Global (OCI) is looking for an Operational Buyer to join our Procurement Team in Wever, Iowa, at our OCI Nitrogen Iowa facility. Under Supervision, performs moderately complex purchasing duties with a high level of accuracy, to perform the full range of assigned tasks. These tasks relate to performing bid events, processing purchase orders, and coordinating with suppliers to meet the sites needs while minimizing cost. This individual will work on-site in a fast-paced work environment.
Your scope of responsibility
Support compliance to the procurement process at the site and increases involvement of procurement in alignment with the business.
Facilitate continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement process and category management.
Participate in projects with other OCI personnel to evaluate possible synergies and cost saving projects.
Ensure on-going efficiencies of the procurement functions by supporting the progress being made regarding the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Work with requestors to understand requirements, specifications, and timing, to conduct competitive bidding process; this includes soliciting RFIs/RFPs and robust bid analysis & recommendations.
Participate as a team member actively pursuing and implementing cost reduction ideas and opportunities.
Monitor and expedite orders, resolve supply-related issues, and collaborate with internal teams to align purchasing activities and production schedules.
Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers; and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery.
Monitor and communicate performance of suppliers.
Participate in early planning for turnarounds and key projects.
Ensure use of framework agreements and preferred supplier agreements.
Research invoices that were rejected by Accounts Payable and assist with getting them processed.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
What you bring to OCI
Education and Experience
6+ years’ relevant experience; or a combination of 6 years of education and experience (i.e., 2 years’ experience and bachelor’s degree in relevant field (supply chain management preferred))
Procurement certification preferred (APICS, etc.)
Experience with ERP systems required, preferably SAP (S4 Hana)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, TEAMS, PowerPoint) required.
Skill Proficiency
- Perform and evaluate bids and make objective awards valued up to $1 million.
- Work through complex agreements with guidance
- There is latitude for independent judgement.
- Recommends and applies the appropriate procurement strategy.
- Performs tasks within strategic sourcing strategy.
Physical Requirements
- Bending, kneeling, lifting up to 25lbs
- Industrial chemical plant environment
- Noise levels may require hearing protection.
Benefits
OCI offers a comprehensive, first-class benefits package starting the first day of the month following an employee’s hire date.
Medical insurance
Prescription drug insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) program with company matching.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO)
Company Profile
OCI Global is a leading global producer and distributor of nitrogen products and methanol providing sustainable solutions to agricultural and industrial customers around the world. Our production capacity spans four continents and comprises approximately 16.1 million metric tons per year of nitrogen fertilizers, methanol, diesel exhaust fluid, melamine, and other nitrogen products. We are headquartered in the Netherlands and listed on Euronext in Amsterdam. We are proud to have cultivated a strong community focused identity as a local employer with 3,600 employees around the world. Our employment strategy has resulted in a diverse global workforce encompassing 25 nationalities located in ten countries, with diverse ethnicities, religious beliefs, cultures, orientations, ages, and other traits working together respectfully and with a shared sense of purpose.
OCI is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, color, age, disability, sex, national origin, or religion. We value diversity in our workforce and in the communities we serve.
Disclaimer
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skill, tasks, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associate with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, OCI Nitrogen North America reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise. In compliance of EEOC regulations, if the employee cannot perform the essential functions of this position in a satisfactory manner, further accommodations shall be made if it does not constitute undue hardships upon this organization.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen. A valid driver’s license is required.
