Sr. Materials Coordinator

Westlake Chemical; Hazlehurst (MS); In loco; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

401(k) match

Life insurance

Vacation

Tuition assistance

Fitness reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Westlake Global Compounds in Gallman, MS is seeking an experienced Purchasing professional to manage tangible goods, packaging, and other operating supplies for the site. The role covers a $3–$10MM operations budget and CAPEX purchases, with roughly 4,000 purchase orders processed annually.

Required: high school diploma and ten years of maintenance/operations or supply chain experience in manufacturing; SAP and MS Office proficiency; strong interpersonal, analytical, and negotiating skills.

Competenze

• High school diploma required.
• Ten years of experience in maintenance, operations, or supply chain in manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office applications required.
• Technical certifications or college education preferred.

Mansioni

• Procure tangible goods, packaging, and operating supplies for the Gallman, MS site.
• Convert requisitions into POs crafted by plant personnel.
• Process purchase orders in SAP for tangible goods, packaging, and project supplies.
• Assist with bid comparisons and supplier selections per policy.
• Expedite critical orders to avoid downtime.
• Maintain a Preferred Vendor File based on cost, quality, and reliability.
• Coordinate with Accounting to resolve billing discrepancies and support contracts.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal

Analytical

Negotiation

Formazione

High school diploma

Technical certifications or college education

Strumenti

SAP

MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams)

Descrizione del lavoro

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.About Westlake Global CompoundsWestlake Global Compounds, a division of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), is a leading manufacturer of custom PVC, TPE, and engineered compound solutions serving building products, automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial markets. Backed by global operations and advanced R&D capabilities, we deliver high-performance materials tailored to customer needs.Our teams thrive in a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.Competitive Pay & Benefits• Benefits Effective Day 1• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with 4% Company Match• Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC)• Life & AD&D Insurance• Paid Vacation• Tuition Assistance Program• Fitness Reimbursement Program• Career Growth & Advancement OpportunitiesSUMMARYThe position is responsible for purchasing of tangible goods, packaging, and other operating supplies as needed for the Gallman, MS site. This is a combined value of $3 to 10MM in operations budgeted items as well as CAPEX related purchases and approximately 4000 purchase orders annually.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay include, but are not limited to, the following:Work with established vendors to procure goods for maintenance, operations, and CAPEX project related activities.Convert requisitions into PO’s crafted by other plant personnel.Assist with bid comparisons where required in terms of crafting PO’s per policy.Process purchase orders in SAP for tangible goods, packaging, operating, and project supplies.Purchase materials for the Plant in a manner which assures that the most economical advantage to the Company has been attained.Expedite orders that are critical to the operation of the Plant and those orders that are behind schedule.Lead in preparing and maintaining Preferred Vendor File based on previous cost, quality of service, reliability and types of goods and materials.Work with Accounting in resolving purchase/billing discrepancies; warehouse stores and other departments in expediting, scheduling, contracts, and specifications.Ensure that purchases comply with current D.O.A.Management of LTL/TL/Hot Shot Shipment of goods as needed.Lead VIM management on a daily basis by supplying a goods receipt number or approving Service purchase orders and dealing with invoicing issues.Assist operators, maintenance techs, and contractors on a daily basis for requested stores items.Backfill for other Purchasing Personnel when they are absent due to illness or vacation.Execute annually the spare parts count for the Gallman Site.Handle and stock daily arrivals of goods into the storeroom and other areas of the plant.Ensure storeroom tickets are filled out on a daily basis so replacement items can be ordered accordingly.Ensure storeroom is organized and orderly.Respond to after-hours calls as needed.Assist in the preparation of purchasing contracts, Master Agreement for Terms and Conditions Services and Goods.Assist with reporting and tracking Supplier conformance and non-conformance.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma is required.Ten years of experience in maintenance, operations, or supply chain in the manufacturing industry (preferably the manufacturing of compounds) is required.Technical certifications or college education is preferred.Experience in operations, maintenance or shipping in a compounds plant is highly desired.Must be proficient in the use of SAP, MS Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams.Must develop an ability to type 25-30 words a minute and use of 10-Key.Must have effective interpersonal, analytical, and negotiating skills.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating areas which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.