Requisition ID 38423 - Posted - Portugal - Lisbon - Lisbon - Purchasing/Supply Chain Services - Sidul Acucares - Full-time ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal and Italy. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's and Sidul.
OVERVIEW Under general guidance of the Direct Material & MRO Procurement Manager, the Buyer supports assigned categories by independently sourcing materials and/or services through day-to- day work activities or through assigned special projects. The Buyer must have a solid understanding and demonstrated ability to complete analysis of assigned categories by producing relevant metrics and generating SAP reports as well as the ability to make sound business decisions. The Buyer will work in a collaborative team environment and is responsible for maintaining positive business relationships with both internal and external customers.
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for processing a high volume of requisitions from multiple sites under assigned categories Prepares and coordinates agreements for assigned commodities and/or services Expedites materials needed to support critical plant operations Utilizes the company ERP system to run complex reports and perform analytics Releases orders in a timely fashion while closely adhering to established company guidelines Independently negotiates contracts, price, and supplier agreements Evaluates, qualifies, and selects suppliers based on quality, service, cost and capability Ensures all agreements, purchases, and initiatives comply with established department policies and procedures Stays abreast of current marketplace trends in price, suppliers, and/or other conditions affecting business in assigned categories Completes special projects as assigned Maintains confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times Performs other duties as assigned Promote a culture of excellence in terms of quality, environment, and safety, always ensuring compliance with the policies and procedures of the QAS management system. Ensure strict compliance with the requirements established for the purchase of materials / provision of services, within the scope of the QAS management system. Guarantee the production of products with Quality, Food Safety and Authenticity. Promoting the Culture of Quality, Food Safety, Occupational Safety, Environment Sustainability, ensuring compliance with product and process requirements. WORK EXPERIENCES At least 2 years of experience in Procurement or Materials Management (Buying, Researching, Reporting, etc.) EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university plus 2-5 years of applicable Supply Chain or Procurement experience Degree major in Supply Chain, Business, or related field is preferred but not required SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY None Ability to: Understand internal demands as they relate to the purchases of goods and services for the business communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing analyze complex information and perform root cause analysis Recognize areas for Continuous Improvement strategies; recommend and implement CI strategies as assigned Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and foster strong, open lines of communication across all levels of the organization Maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times Effectively manage time, including the ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectives Manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining quality & accuracy standards Utilize Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook on an Advanced Level Travel up to 5% Analytical Thinking (Advanced) Project Management (Intermediate) Inventory Management (Intermediate) Contracts (Intermediate) Supply Chain Management (Intermediate) Business and Financial Acumen (Intermediate) Analysis and Reporting (Intermediate) For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in "Making Life a Little Sweeter" by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company's high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success.
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