Buyer I - Decatur IL.This is a full-time exempt level position.
Position Summary: The HUB Buyer will have responsibility for the procurement of all non-commodity goods and services for all ADM entities affiliated with - including stock and non-stock items. This position resides in the Decatur Corporate office or optional ADM site.
Job Responsibilities:- Issue RFQ for purchases
- Responsible for negotiating short terms agreements
- Manage Purchase Order queries for all purchase orders issued weekly. This includes the acknowledgement and overdue queries. Proper management of queries includes periodic review (at a minimum weekly) of the queries and performing the actions required to address items on those queries.
- Follow up with Vendors as Required.
- Follow up with ADM Purchase Requisition writers as required.
- Follow up with Warehouse personnel as required.
- Support the implementation of Strategic Sourcing contracts.
- Responsible for ensuring 100% compliance with the Global Non-Commodity Procure-to-Pay Policy.
- The HUB Buyer I will be adhere to KPIs developed by the Operations Purchasing Manager to track Procure-to-Pay metrics (POs before invoice PO cycle time on-time delivery PO consolidation and others) and collaborate with location colleagues to drive continuous improvement in these areas
- Partner with the Shared Services team to ensure timely payment of supplier invoices
- Identify and pursue opportunities for cost reduction
- Process Purchase Requisitions (PR) into Purchase Orders (PO)
- Perform RFQs (Request for Quote)
- Operate within Coupa purchasing system
- Operate within Maximo CMMS system
- Resolves issues related to delivered quantity discrepancies pricing logistics and contracts etc.
- Ensure accurate item or standard service number usage on all POs
- Ensure contracted vendors are being utilized on all POs
Job Requirements:- Customer solutions focused
- Negotiations skills
- Technology adept (eProcurement and P2P systems standard Office Suite)
- Skilled in the use of ERP and database level systems; knowledge of Oracle is a plus. Knowledgeable in the use of electronic collaboration tools; Utilization of Internet based tools systems & technology.
- Continuous Improvement.
- Communications (oral/written)
- Team Oriented (inclusive environment open mindedness collaborative)
- Professional Experience 3 yrs Preferred but not Mandatory
- Purchasing experience 2 yrs Preferred but not Mandatory
Before applying for an exempt non-exempt or hourly job opportunity you are expected toinitiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If youve been in your current position for more than 18 months supervisor approval is not required. * If youve been in your current position for less than 18 months verbal supervisor approval is required.
Hiring Manager- Susan Hammond
Recruiter- Karen Kremer
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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between: