Buyer

Overview

Manage supplier relationships, sourcing, and contracts to achieve cost, quality, and delivery goals.

Key Responsibilities

• compliance testing
• vendor portals
• p‑cards
• supplier management
• competitive sourcing
• contract management

Tasks

-Complete quarterly / annual compliance testing to ensure global procurement procedures are being followed -Maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures -Administer several strategic programs, including but not limited to: P-Cards, Vendor Portals, and KPI’s. -Communicate with users of goods and services to align goals and strategies -Work with Area Buyers to help assist in rolling out new contracts as well as understanding problems and roadblocks from CNA operations -Manage supplier relationships -Maintain a customer-focused, service mentality and takes the time to understand the needs of the business -Conduct competitive sourcing events and evaluations in order to identify the best overall solution -Monitor market / supply base for potential changes to cost and availability. Communicate opportunities for improvement and also risks to management staff -Review, implement and manage contract documents with suppliers critical to our locations in order to limit risk to CNA and establish competitive rates and terms -Establishes and maintains highly productive working relationships across the organization with all groups within the region and the company; demonstrating respect for conflicting points of view, listens to others, and builds strong working relationships -Continuous improvement - Explore new ways to identify cost reduction or value enhancement opportunities -Review category spend to determine which categories to pursue for opportunities

Requirements

• bachelor’s
• sap
• excel
• negotiation
• procurement
• 0-5 years

What You Bring

-Ensure proper vendor selection through experience, market knowledge and formal bid evaluation -High degree of business ethics and accountability -Excellent negotiating skills and be familiar with contracts and contracting procedures -Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or other applicable field -Knows appropriate negotiating tactics and able to negotiate win/win agreements -Be comfortable traveling to dispersed manufacturing facilities -Work independently -Uses quality management skills to ensure all procedures and work activities conform to work specifications and standards -0-5 Years of relevant purchasing experience -Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook -Required travel ~10-20% -Attention to detail -Team player and strong interpersonal skills and working knowledge of business procedures -SAP or another ERP system experience a plus -Understanding of best-in-class procurement practices (category management, benchmarking, RFPs, supplier evaluations, contracting, etc.) -Requires good judgment in making business decisions and handling confidential information -Ability to manage multiple projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills -Knowledge of continuous improvement philosophy and processes -Exhibit a positive and proactive attitude with high initiative and the ability to perform with minimal supervision -Will present a positive, professional impression of Carmeuse -Experience in mining and/or heavy manufacturing industry is preferred -High energy; ability to handle multiple projects, demands, and changes. Possess strong organization and time-management skills -Demonstrate strong problem-solving, risk-assessment, and decision-making skills -Ability to communicate complex topics and situations, both written and verbal

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Annual Base Salary range of $63,000 - $70,000 -Dental insurance & Vision insurance -Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance -Group medical/pharmacy insurance options with company funded health care spending accounts -Paid holidays and vacation time -Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child) and additional employee long-term disability insurance. -Tuition benefits including professional certifications -A 401k account with company matching contribution

About Carmeuse

-Over its 150+ year history, it expanded across Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, weaving a worldwide mining and processing network. -Today it mines limestone and dolomite, and processes them into lime, hydrate, and mineral products. -Its solutions reach diverse sectors—from steelmaking and flue‑gas treatment to road construction, water‑wastewater treatment, and agriculture. -The company bolsters its material offerings with engineering services and custom-designed lime handling equipment and systems. -Recent projects include high-capacity limestone plants, soil-stabilization initiatives, and value‑added supply contracts combining products and infrastructure.

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