BUYER

Formosa-Plastic; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Formosa-Plastic is seeking a Buyer/Agent responsible for securing competitive quotes and ensuring on-time delivery of raw materials, services and equipment. The role supports centralized procurement and aims to prevent production stoppages from material shortages.

Responsibilities include negotiating best price/terms, evaluating bids, verifying PO documentation, monitoring market conditions, and ensuring timely renewal of blanket orders. Strong Excel/Word/Outlook and reliability are required.

Qualifications

• Entry level or 1 year experience as Buyer.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of AS400 is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Regular, reliable attendance and willingness to work outside regular schedule.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate to obtain the best possible price/terms for total cost saving & company best interest.
• Perform the Purchasing services for the Plant Expansion and/or MRO (Maintenance/Repair /Operation) work at the Right time, with the Right quality, in the Right quantity, and at the Right price and procuring equipment/material/spare parts to keep plants running.
• Evaluate bidder(s)' proposal(s) document and specification, and analyze the prices, previous performance, commitments and indications of financial responsibility in order to recommend the most advantageous proposal.
• Verify the correctness of Purchase Order and/or Contract documentation in order to properly issue the PO/Award.
• Evaluate bid responsiveness, vendor(s)' responsibility and its performance by observing and monitoring market conditions and business practices.
• Perform job accountability and position function in terms of objectives, priorities and deadlines, and effectively communicate, collaborate, facilitate the communications between internal and external contacts including Plant Users (e.g. Engineering Center, Maintenance and Operation Groups), Legal, Accounting, and, all other contacts.
• On time Blanket Orders renewal (issue BO renewal inquiries, evaluation/negotiation/final award/accounting certification).
• Inventory Optimization & Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery: Allows for deliveries to be made on as-needed basis, helping the buyers reduce inventory holding costs while ensuring a steady supply to prevent shortages.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Independent work

Detail oriented

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AS400

Job description

BUYER

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This petro-chemical industry Purchasing Buyer/Agent position exists to perform the assigned Purchasing work to solicit the most competitive quotes in the most efficient and effective manner, reduce costs and obtain quality products with on-time delivery. The Purchasing Buyer/Agent conducts the procurement activities by procurement techniques (e.g. Analyzing previous cost, market trend and etc..), while ensuring the services can meet the timeline with the quality work in support of centralized procurement activities.

Purchasing buyers aim to secure raw materials, services, and equipment at the lowest total. Ensure Uninterrupted Supply: Preventing production shutdowns due to shortages of critical raw materials/equipment/spare parts.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Negotiate to obtain the best possible price/terms for total cost saving & company best interest.
2. Perform the Purchasing services for the Plant Expansion and/or MRO (Maintenance/Repair /Operation) work at the Right time, with the Right quality, in the Right quantity, and at the Right price and procuring equipment/material/spare parts to keep plants running.
3. Evaluate bidder(s)' proposal(s) document and specification, and analyze the prices, previous performance, commitments and indications of financial responsibility in order to recommend the most advantageous proposal.
4. Verify the correctness of Purchase Order and/or Contract documentation in order to properly issue the PO/Award.
5. Evaluate bid responsiveness, vendor(s)' responsibility and its performance by observing and monitoring market conditions and business practices.
6. Perform job accountability and position function in terms of objectives, priorities and deadlines, and effectively communicate, collaborate, facilitate the communications between internal and external contacts including Plant Users (e.g. Engineering Center, Maintenance and Operation Groups), Legal, Accounting, and, all other contacts.
7. On time Blanket Orders renewal (issue BO renewal inquiries, evaluation/negotiation/final award/accounting certification).
8. Inventory Optimization & Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery: Allows for deliveries to be made on as-needed basis, helping the buyers reduce inventory holding costs while ensuring a steady supply to prevent shortages.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Entry Level or 1 year experience as Buyer
2. Good in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
3. Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
4. Must be detail oriented.
5. Good verbal and written communication skills.
6. Knowledge of AS400 is a plus.
7. Bachelor's degree.
8. Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required.