Job Details
** Position Description**
**Sr. Buyer** Location **US - MO - Carthage** Job Code **30004926** # of Openings **1** **Job Brief**
Perform procurement transaction processes, in a timely and efficient manner on behalf of Dyno Nobel Inc.in compliance with DNA (Dyno Nobel Americas) Procurement Policies and Procedures.
**Who We Are**
Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.
Join us in everything thats great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.
Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.
**What Youll Do**
As the Sr Buyer, you will perform procurement transaction processes, in a timely and efficient manner on behalf of Dyno Nobel Inc.in compliance with DNA (Dyno Nobel Americas) Procurement Policies and Procedures. You will be responsible for managing various material replenishment processes including, SAP MRP, Kanban and Vendor Managed Inventory. Other duties will include:
* Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values
* Drive customer satisfaction through consistent delivery execution, ensuring a cross-functional approach that engages all stakeholders within the DNA Value Chain
* Actively participate as a team member with other DNA departments in their efforts to analyse the requirements of the company relative to materials, services, projects or other classification of goods.
* Select and maintain sources of supply for assigned areas of responsibility using progressive purchasing techniques and methods, including solicitation of bids, financial analysis, negotiations, contracts, partnering, etc
* Monitor Supplier Performance in compliance with DNA Policies and Procedures.
* Manage compliance and governance in Procurement in line with internal and external audit requirements.
* Ensure compliance to the Companys Proprietary Information processes with regards to vendor Non-Disclosure Agreements and technical data transmittals of a drawing / specification. Including enforcement by other departments.
* Act as change agent on behalf of Procurement to implement solutions and processes as developed by the centralized procurement group.
* Seek opportunities and lead initiatives for continuous improvement in business processes and cost savings
* Originating ongoing supply agreements & manage the Life Cycle of agreements in the areas of Initiation Systems and Ammonium Nitrate. This may include Wholly Owned and Corporate divisions.
**What Were Looking For:**
* Bachelors Degree in a business related field of study preferred.
* 5+ years of procurement or related experience
* 5+ years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPSM recommended.
* Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs such as: Word, Excel, One Note
* Experience in SAP Materials Management transactions preferred
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Internal Customer and Supplier Negotiation Skills
* Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player
**What We Offer:**
* 3 weeks vacation + 11 paid holidays + a couple of PTO days
* Health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
* Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service
* Generous tuition reimbursement program
* Friendly and supportive coworkers
Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere
Value People Respect, Recognize & Reward
Think Customer. Everyone. Every day
Treat the Business as our Own
Care for the Community & our Environment
Challenge & Improve the Status Quo
Deliver on our Promises
Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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