Procurement Associate

Client:

Plant

Location:

Donaldsonville, La

Duration:

1 year may go longer

Benefits:

Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, PTO & Paid Holidays

Schedule:

9/80 (Every other Friday off) Responsibilities Issues contract releases and purchase orders and expedite materials and services as needed Supports required activity during and after turnarounds and key capital projects Ensures on-going efficiencies of the procurement and material control functions by reporting quarterly on the progress being made regarding the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Ensures implementation of all procurement related policies, practices, and process improvements Supports the material control function to optimize inventory levels, minimize stock outs and sales of obsolete equipment and materials Contributes to the sourcing process for relevant areas of spend including managing proposals, developing proposal rmendations, negotiating the final contract, and creating and executing supplier transition plans Contributes to supplier qualification efforts including introduction of potential new suppliers Requirements Bachelor's Degree required preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other related disciplines Prefer 3+ years' experience in procurement in a chemical/manufacturing facility Strong technical kledge of good procurement practice including negotiation, demand management, supplier qualification, sourcing, bidding, and contracting, supplier performance management and risk management Kledge of SAP, Coupa and other procurement systems #INDG Procurement Associate Contracts/ Procurement Professional