Position Summary The Direct Procurement Specialist position is a critical role in support of Chemico's chemical management program in Georgetown, KY. This position reports directly to the customer champion at the site in the Production Control Department, and will work with our current on-site team operating the Indirect Materials/Oil Stores facility. The Direct Procurement Specialist will be responsible for ordering and receiving Toyota direct material via the Toyota Ariba system. These materials are critical to the customers' production operations as the production line relies on a number of the materials this position is responsible for. There will be standard weekly overtime and weekend work.
Responsibilities/Duties: - Process material receipts and selling chemical materials in Ariba.
- Assist in completion of customer invoices.
- Completes accounts payable, account reconciliation, and inventory reports.
- Follow up with suppliers to confirm receipt of purchase order and assure required delivery dates can be met.
- Monitor product lead times.
- Tracks order progress to receipt of goods at customer location.
- Interacts with customers and on-site personnel on delivery, quality or any other issues on purchase order.
- Establishes and continually manages effective supplier relations.
- Completes physical inventories (where applicable) and conducts material planning based on customer needs.
- Work with suppliers / vendors to ensure empty containers are removed in a timely fashion.
- Follow all customer safety guidelines.
- Attend meetings as required by the customer.
- Familiarity with customer software (Discovery, Ariba, etc.)
- Performs other duties and special projects as required.
Knowledge, skills and abilities: - Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related field of study is desired or a minimum of 4-5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of Education and Experience.
- Experience in Chemical Industry and familiarity with Chemical Supply Chain.
- Negotiation skills and experience working with large corporations.
- Ability to work with both technical and administrative personnel.
- Strong organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Ability to adhere to and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong administrative and data management skills.
- Ability to raise issues proactively and in a timely manner.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strong administrative and data management skills
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking in large industrial environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting and exposure to computer screens
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is required.
Core Competencies: 1. Time Management
2. Customer focus
3. Detail oriented
4. Business acumen
Work Environment: Ability to handle multiple priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment. This job operates in a manufacturing environment. This role requires presence on the manufacturing floor and walking on concrete surfaces. This role also routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. Ability to work in team fostered environment. Ability to work in multi-tasked environment. Strong personality and focus in fast-paced and demanding environments. Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task.
Physical Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of computer
• Ability to walk within very large industrial environments
Travel: NA
EEO Statement: Chemico provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Chemico complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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