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BASIC FUNCTION

This role will provide with tactical procurement support in assisting Baystar requisitioners to execute the Purchase-to-Pay process.

In fulfilling this role, you will ensure that Baystar’s Service Providers and relevant stakeholders work together to ensure Business needs are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with company personnel to ensure effective strategy integration through Baystar’s supply chain.

• Convert Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders for Baystar

• Ensure that all steps in the procurement-to-pay processes are per the agreed governance/policies

• Provide training for Baystar requisitioners on the Purchase-to-Pay process

• Capture and report key findings from procurement activities that can be used to gain efficiencies and or knowledge for similar engagements, including number of days to convert PR to a PO

• Run monthly SAP Purchase Order Spend Reports

• Run weekly SAP reports for Requisitions and Purchase Orders that need approved, and communicate and follow up on actionable items with appropriate stakeholders

• Interface with other functions (Vendor Management, Accounts Payable, etc) as necessary, to facilitate the P2P process.

• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations

• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities

• Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization

• Prepare reports and updates as and when required

• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements

• Maintains records of goods that have been ordered and corresponding shipping dates.

• Confirms shipping dates with vendors.

• Monitors shipping notices to avoid potential problems with deliveries.

• Reports major shipping problems to stakeholders.

• Assigns tracers to shipments to identify delays once order is in transit.

• Maintains business relationships with suppliers to ensure their assistance if an unexpected event requires expedited shipping of an order.

• Performs other duties in alignment with job role, as assigned

CORE VALUES

Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values

· Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment

· Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration

· Focused: Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions

· Innovative: Daring to be different by finding New Ways

· Fun: Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success

COMPETENCIES

· Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current

· Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives

· Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services

· Safety – HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance or High School diploma or GED and equivalent relevant experience

• Minimum five years of relevant experience in procure-to-pay related responsibilities

• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills

• Advanced SAP skills

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the procurement process

• Must have demonstrated experience working collaboratively as well as independently with both functional and cross-functional teams

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in MS Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

•• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance

• 5+ years of related experience

• Spanish language skills

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the incumbent to:

• Follow safety requirements (goggles, PPE, etc.) when inside plant environment

• Walk safely in and around industrial areas

• Speak publicly (such as at employee meetings)

• Sit for extended periods of time at a computer and work with computer-based data