Procurement Specialist

About the role

Supports the organization by acquiring quality supplies and services within specific time frames at acceptable and reasonable costs that comply with INEOS Pigments Safety, Health and Environmental policies. The products and services areas may include but are not limited to Maintenance Repair & Operations supplies (MRO), safety supplies, and office and janitorial supplies.

Responsibilities

• Identify qualified suppliers by following INEOS Pigments procurement procedures based on safety, health, environmental, quality, reliability, price, support, and delivery.
• Review and release purchase requisitions and create, change, or expedite purchase orders.
• Prepare and issue requests for quotes.
• Initially and periodically analyze, evaluate, qualify, and select suppliers based on procedures and compliance with INEOS Pigments requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; BA or BS degree from accredited college or university is a plus.
• One to three years’ procurement experience in a manufacturing operation is required (chemical manufacturing preferred).
• One to three years’ experience in one or more of the following areas: negotiation, contracts, logistics, procurement, expediting.
• Basic understanding of procurement and logistics industry and terminology.
• Knowledgeable of procurement work processes and able to efficiently interface with business management software (SAP).
• Demonstrated skills and abilities to define, measure, and solve technically complex issues—often with severe time constraints.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal communication, technical aptitude, and negotiation skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft packages, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability with buy-up option.
• Basic life & AD&D insurance with buy-up option for self and dependents.
• 401(k) with company match.

Location: Ashtabula, Ohio Complex (two plants just south of Lake Erie).