ISL Procurement Specialist

ergon; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergon Terminaling Inc. in Flowood, MS is seeking an ISL Procurement Specialist to support operations and asset maintenance purchasing.

You will collaborate with engineers and managers to manage purchases within SAP and Concur, develop strategic purchasing plans, and present cost-saving opportunities across 50+ facilities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a business-related field, 3+ years in procurement, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field is required.
• 3+ years of procurement-related experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop bid packages with engineering team members and plant managers to receive bids from qualified contractors.
• Negotiate contractual agreements to implement strategic sourcing solutions with favorable terms and discounts.
• Build vendor relationships to achieve best value, lead times, and quality.
• Standardize sourcing procedures and implement a structured procurement planning approach.
• Coordinate with other business units to forecast needs and analyze price trends.
• Handle time-sensitive purchases of raw materials and services for 50+ facilities.
• Review requisitions in SAP ERP, source qualified vendors, and generate purchase orders.
• Collaborate with requisitioners and departments to ensure specs and requirements are met.
• Follow up with vendors to meet delivery schedules and milestones.
• Resolve invoice disputes and adhere to Code of Business Conduct.

Skills

Team oriented

Negotiation skills

Collaboration skills

Vendor relationships

Requisition processing

Inventory management

MRP

SAP experience

Production planning

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field

Tools

SAP

Concur

Job description

Ergon Terminaling Inc. currently has an opening for a ISL Procurement Specialist.

The ISL Procurement Specialist supports operations and asset maintenance purchasing with key suppliers and contractors and works with Ergon procurement personnel to develop strategic purchasing plans for companies in the ISL Business Segment. The Procurement Specialist works closely with engineers and operations managers to manage purchases within SAP's production environment and the Concur platform.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field is required.
• Preferably, 3 + years of active work experience in procurement related services
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are required.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be "Team" oriented
• Exceptional negotiation and collaboration skills that willcontribute to developing relationships in the marketplace
• Knowledge of a variety of office, technical, and maintenance supplies and materials, the best sources, and appropriate prices for the procurement of such goods
• Receives, examines and processes requisitions; prepares documents related to the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment; locates source of supply, and places orders with appropriate vendor(s)
• Familiarity with a variety of the purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures preferably in a refinery or petrochemical environment; familiarity with concepts of Inventory Management and MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) in a manufacturing environment; and familiarity with concepts of Production Planning in a manufacturing environment. Experience using SAP considered a plus.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across a broad spectrum, including both internally within the company and externally
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity of confidential information

KEY ROLE DUTIES:

• Responsible for Bid Packages – Work with engineering team members and plant managers to develop bid packages and receive bids from qualified contractors.
• Negotiate Contractual Agreements - Actively pursues opportunities to implement strategic sourcing solutions focused on reducing ordering redundancies, capturing available discounts, and garnering favored terms. Focuses on improving supplier flexibility, delivery and performance
• Build Vendor Relationships - Identifies, negotiates, establishes and manages collaborative vendor partnerships for fulfilling strategic requirements that yield competitive pricing, favorable lead times and high standards of quality
• Standardize Sourcing Procedures - Assists in developing policies, procedures and objectives. Implements a structured approach to procurement planning and execution for consistent application across a broad range of purchases
• Engage with other Business Units - Monitors existing and seeks information on upcoming requirements with PCR and ESS procurement leads; compiles and analyzes trends in prices and supply of goods and services to best match customer needs with market offerings
• Responsible for time-sensitive purchases of critical raw materials, services, and other key supplies, supporting production operations for 50+ geographically dispersed facilities
• Receive and review requisitions in SAP ERP system, analyzing for quantity, specifications, sourcing, and delivery requirements. Develop qualified sources by interviewing and conferring with vendors to obtain product or service information, pricing, availability, and delivery schedules. Generate purchase order and place order with selected qualified vendor
• Partners with wide array of vendors to achieve 'best value' through most advantageous balance of price, availability, quality and service/delivery
• Coordinates with multi-functional team across procure-to-pay spectrum, ensuring timely and accurate ordering, delivery, receipt and invoicing
• Analyzes annual spend to find cost savings candidates or other potential strategic efficiencies
• Works cross-functionally with requisitioners and other departments such as Engineering, Risk Management, Accounts Payable, etc. to ensure company specifications and requirements are met
• Follow-up with vendors to ensure delivery schedules and key milestones are achieved. Coordinate any changes with requisitioners and other departments as appropriate to evaluate impact
• Resolves Invoice disputes
• Performs all duties in accordance with Ergon's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy
• Travel may be involved periodically
• Assist in the procurement efforts of other ISL companies
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package for our operators: 401(k) Matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Employment offers contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

Job Reference: ISL Procurement Specialist

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.