Sr. Buyer, CapEx & Services

Sr. Buyer, CapEx & Services

Location:

West Palm Beach, FL, US

Req ID:

41229

Date:

May 5, 2026 Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a packaging and distribution center, Florida's only rice mill, a compost facility, and one of the largest renewable power plants of its kind in the U.S., which uses sugarcane fiber to generate eco-friendly energy that powers its sugar operations. Florida Crystals owns one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® farms in the U.S. and its Florida Crystals® products are the only ROC™ sugar grown and milled sugar in the country. Florida Crystals owns ASR Group International, Inc., a holding company that conducts operations through its subsidiaries. The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. Florida Crystals is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more at www.

FloridaCrystalsCorp.com.

OVERVIEW

The Sr. Capex & Services Buyer is responsible for ASR and FCC purchasing strategies through effective vendor relationship management, contract & project management, and management of suppliers. The Sr. Capex & Services Buyer will provide direct contact for customers in the procurement of all CAPEX, material and services requirements for FCC and ASR categories. The Sr. Capex & Services Buyer will be required to work well in a team environment, have the ability to handle a large order volume while following specific process requirements, and maintain positive business relationships with both internal and external customers. The incumbent must be able to travel up to 25% of the time; travel will be assigned based on the current needs of the business.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for processing of requisitions from multiple sites for assigned categories Responsible for preparing, negotiating, executing, managing and coordinating agreements for assigned projects and/or services Researches assigned markets and understand the associated processes, knowledge of potential suppliers, and their capabilities Evaluates, qualifies, and accurately select suppliers in terms of quality, service, cost and capability Ensures all agreements, purchases and initiatives comply with internal policies Presents cost savings ideas and opportunities to internal customers on a regional and global basis and implements as appropriate Maintains confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times Successfully transitions from work in a corporate office environment to an industrial/plant setting (including functioning in factory operating areas) Performs other duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCES

Minimum of 5+ years of applicable capex or project management experience is required

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required A concentration in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or other related field is preferred

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES

(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

) Experience with purchasing on an ERP system Ability to successfully negotiate price, terms, delivery, and volume levels with suppliers Research and evaluate global suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, reputation, financial status, and history Develop and actively manage project procurement plans Collaborate on specification and scope documents, review requisitions for goods and services, solicit proposals, and perform commercial evaluations Ability to anticipate issues, perform independent/critical needs analysis, and take corrective actions resulting in thorough and effective solutions Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, Project, and Word) Ability to work in a transactional, large volume, deadline driven purchasing environment Ability to work with changing market conditions, incomplete information, and make decisions in the best interests of the business Must have a solid understanding of TCO (total cost of ownership) Ability to provide a superior level of customer service and follow up on a variety of issues Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external members of the Supply Chain as well as present information in a clear and concise manner to all audience levels up to C-suite Prior experience working on capital projects and/or major repairs in an industrial business setting preferred Prior experience working across a multi-site enterprise preferred Prior experience working in a globally integrated organization preferred We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Nearest Major Market:

Palm Beach

Nearest Secondary Market:

Miami