Buyer

Description

• Manage procurement and sourcing of goods and services for Intrepid operations.
• Work with end-users to ensure requirements and specifications are aligned.
• Facilitate the process of bid requests and bid awards.
• Investigate market conditions for goods and services.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain the greatest value for Intrepid.
• Review bid proposals from suppliers with end-user to determine award based on analytical data process.
• Interview suppliers to obtain information regarding products and services and supplier performance metrics.
• Ensure that procurement activities are aligned with Operations scheduling requirements and expediate if needed.
• Maintain appropriate records and utilize ERP for data retrieval that is to be utilized to manage the materials process.
• Participate in on-call process within the Purchasing Teams scheduled rotation.
• Develop reports business correspondence and procedure manuals when applicable and effectively present information to various groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Minimum five (5) years experience or training within purchasing and/or procurement or other related fields.
• Intermediate to advance computer skills including but not limited to: Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word etc.
• Ability to calculate basic figures and amounts such as: proportions percentages area circumference volume pressure density and capacity.

• Bachelor (BS) degree in related field.
• Experience in related industries like mining or manufacturing.
• ISM Certification.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Safety conscious and willingness to work in a safety-driven environment.
• Work independently and identify unknown value driven initiatives.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Passion to make data driven decisions.
• Exceptional work ethic.
• Highly detailed orientated.
• Must be able to multi-task and manage several different things at once.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
  

• Medical plans with prescription drug coverage dental insurance and vision insurance.
• 401(K) with immediate vesting and generous employer match.
• Work-life balance with family-friendly work schedules.
• Opportunity to grow within position through Intrepids career path program.

• Indoor temperature-controlled office environment
• Typical noise levels include moderate noises (business office with computers printers etc.)
• Employees are required to wear safety attire and personal protective equipment (PPE) when applicable

• Sitting over 2/3 of work time and hearing over 2/3 of work time
• Will be standing walking using hands reaching with hands climbing and stooping under 1/3 of the time
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. lifting will be required up to 1/3 of the work time
• Under 1/3 of the work time the environment may consist of moving mechanical parts and high/precarious places
• Typical noise levels include moderate noises (ex: business office with computers printers etc.)

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.