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POSITION SUMMARY:
PTS Advance is seeking a Material Buyer as well as a Service Buyer for long-term contract positions in Detroit, MI. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience in an industrial setting. The ideal candidate will also be proficient in SAP, ISNetworld, Ariba, and/or TRACK.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute and manage service contracts, supply agreements & SAP purchase orders for assigned commodities.
- Accurately input and manage reimbursable contractor rates in the TRACK system.
- Accurately input and manage supplier pricing in SAP via operational contracts
- Have effective knowledge of reimbursable contracts and how to negotiate contractor markups such as profit, overhead, Small Tools & Consumables, equipment, etc.
- Possess effective purchasing-related knowledge of chemicals, materials & fabricated equipment (i.e., pipe, valves, fittings, fasteners, gaskets, exchangers, vessels, heaters, caustic, sulfuric acid, etc.)
- Conduct commercial negotiations and competitive bids to ensure the company is securing the 'best value' for required goods and services. Formal competitive bids are conducted in the ARIBA system and will likely include job walks within the facility.
- Mitigate risk by ensuring appropriate contracts are executed before start of work.
- Collaborate with the assigned business unit(s) to assess all requirements and develop sourcing and contracting strategies for goods and services. Support the development, management, and execution of commercial initiatives and strategies.
- Develop contracting strategies to establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and ensure service, commercial terms, and strategy optimization. Leads the development and implementation of regional/local sourcing strategies, and decision summaries based on sourcing event and negotiations outcomes.
- Lead bid package process from development through purchase order execution and align stakeholder and Supply Chain requirements, scope of work, assumptions, and clarifications. Participates in vendor pre-bid meetings and site walks.
- Lead the preparation and negotiation of terms and conditions related to commercial terms in service and/or supply agreements. Manage related rate sheets and ensures cost competitiveness across vendor categories within the enterprise and across the industry.
- Run benchmark studies, gathers, and analyzes data, and makes recommendations.
- Performs root cause analysis related to supply challenges or disruptions. Can analyze and interpret data for use in decision-making and actions in support of business strategy, including total cost of ownership and should cost modeling.
- Serve in an advisory role to maintain contract compliance and minimize risk in support of key stakeholders and business units. Acts as a liaison between legal and key stakeholders, maintains master agreements and initiates contract amendments to frame agreements for the supported business unit.
- Coaches business unit contract owners to drive performance and compliance with contracts
- Fosters communication internally, externally, and between various operational functions. First line point of contact for operating needs, concerns, and Supply Chain support concerns.
- Actively seeks and identifies opportunities for value creation (cost savings, cost avoidance, revenue enhancement) and risk reduction. Develop and execute cost savings and strategic sourcing projects while ensuring business continuity and a high level of supplier performance.
- Manage assigned business unit(s) to optimize the supply base and deliver financial benefits.
- Collaborates with and supports category management regarding key supplier initiatives and performance.
- Develops and maintains relationships with key suppliers to ensure service level, proper commercial terms, and optimal leverage exist.
- Monitor contractor performance and be engaged with the team when addressing and resolving issues. As needed, develop and track KPIs for measuring performance for key suppliers. Facilitate issues resolution related to supplier performance.
- Can conduct sensitive and difficult conversations with suppliers. Facilitates issue resolution related to supplier performance, developing awareness of associated operating risks, and qualifying contractors to ensure appropriate criteria are adequately addressed.
- Utilize Supply Chain tools, templates, and systems, as prescribed by the Supply Chain function. Collaborate with Supply Chain peers to drive continuous improvement, alignment, and best-in-class process optimization.
- Comprehend & interpretate commercial, financial, & business data to identify opportunities and risk. Minimize Supply Chain processes risk to support operating components' service requirements, including recognizing appropriate contracting strategies, developing awareness of associated operating risks, and qualifying contractors to ensure appropriate criteria are adequately addressed.
- Ensure that contractors meet/exceed Company's PSM and safety vetting requirements before the start of work.
- Must exhibit good collaboration and customer service skills. The role requires daily interaction with internal & external business partners.
- This list is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Other items may be assigned as deemed appropriate by the business.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Education: A Bachelor's Degree is preferred; ideal focus areas include Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or Engineering. High School Diploma with 10+ years' experience in Supply Chain combined with 5 years' experience with contract negotiations and/or supply chain related commercial negotiations experience.
- Work Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a commercial role with responsibilities in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation and advisement, service agreement development and administration, supply agreement development and execution, and Supplier Relationship Management. Petrochemical background highly desired or 8 years of applicable experience in lieu of degree.
- Computer Proficiencies: Applicants must be proficient with Microsoft Office software including Excel. SAP (SRM, CLM, ECC, Ariba modules), ISNetworld, ARIBA, Track® experience a plus.
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