BUYER I

Expiration Date: 3/7/24 Compensation: Full-time, Salary Exempt E46 commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Life Insurance, STD, 401(k) plan and more! Company Information: ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881.
Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning.
In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company.
Scope & Responsibilities of Buyer I: (Not limited to) The Buyer I position is responsible for ensuring the selection and supply for the most appropriate goods and services based on price, quality, service, and support.
Taking company requirements and customer interest into consideration individuals in this role work to manage costs and determine most desirable vendors and partners for which to maintain a consistent supply chain for quality resources.
Translates fundamental knowledge of supply chain activities (including transformation of natural resources, raw material, and other components) into standard practices which produces a finished product delivered to the end customer.
Identify potential suppliers and develop contacts for new products or services; present new ideas and contacts to Purchasing Manager and appropriate department personnel.
Develop a strong positive rapport with company vendors and work to ensure product availability and timely delivery, as well as solve any pricing or related issues.
Request and organize pricing quotes and negotiate with vendors on purchases to determine fair and favorable costs; evaluate bids, make recommendations, establish contracts, and monitor progress.
Manage the purchase cycle, including generating requisitions, PO creation, PO follow-up, goods reception, and final payment.
Monitor supplier performance using software systems that track, measure, and enables feedback to the supplier.
Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders for goods and services in a timely manner as required.
Secure additional information on departmental needs and requirements (e.
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, specifications, lead time, etc.
) Studies market trends, interviews vendors and recommends sources of supply; routinely review cost, quality and levels of goods and services.
Maintain contract files as historical reference and provide administrative support as needed to ensure the efficiency of organization and departmental operations.
Assists in new product development opportunities and asks questions to clarify the needs and requirements associated with initial client requests.
Understand and operate under ISO 9001:2015 Documented Quality System; perform ISO Quality internal and external audits.
Oversees the preparation of orders and follows up to expedite delivery and shipment.
Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation; identifies opportunities for improvement.
Implement and instruct internal customers on purchasing, ISO procedures and purchasing ethics.
Schedules work to meet completion dates and prepares status reports to provide updates for any work in progress.
Successful completion of all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Benefits Available to Buyer I: Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription Health Savings Accounts & Flexible-Spending Plans Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options Short & Long-term Disability Coverage Escalating Paid Vacation Plans Paid Holidays & Personal Days Education & Employee Assistance Plans Employee Stock Ownership & 401 (k) Plans Education & Experience for Buyer I: Bachelor’s degree in business related field with minimum of two (2) years of experience preferred.
Two to five (2-5) years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of applications including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as ability to learn other applicable software.
Other Qualifications of Buyer I: Skilled in written and verbal communication techniques including agenda setting, meeting facilitation, and recording minutes.
Anticipates important or critical events and demonstrates the ability to monitor progress and to make changes as required.
Nurtures and maintains positive, healthy relationships with suppliers and peers of the organization through open and clear lines of communication.
Effectively analyzes data for others and/or determines the best outcome and provides recommendation or alternative solutions.
Gathers and correlates basic information using established and well-defined procedures; assures that all assigned projects adhere to accepted professional standards.
Utilizes strong organizational, time management, planning and communication skills; involves all relevant stakeholders necessary to purchasing process.
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity with desire to challenge the status quo for business growth and change.
Demonstrate a tendency towards action; able to materialize thoughts into outcomes.
Respects negotiated deadlines and keeps others informed of the progress or unpreventable delays related to the delivery of services.
Purchase products competitively and provide an uninterrupted flow of material and services driving cost savings to bottom line.
Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
Physical & Cognitive Demands of Buyer I: COGNITIVE DEMANDS: Meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently, independent judgments, work with a team, communicating, reading comprehension, critical thinking/troubleshooting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing, speaking, hearing, sitting, walk/climb, stand/reach, listening, writing, driving, keyboarding.
Push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport 35 pounds.
Occasional travel may be required.
Additional Notes: This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance.
We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well.
Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community.
Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: “Safety is our Compass”.
Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role.
Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations.
American Refining Group, Inc.
executes and maintains an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service.
Employees are expected to understand and operate under the guidelines of the Quality Management System while executing the functions of their position.
ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback).
This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting.
Applicant will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
EEO Employer –ARG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in our recruiting and employment practices.
If assistance is needed to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at 814-368-1392.