Overview
CapEx & Services Buyer Jobs in West Palm Beach, FL at Florida Crystals Corp.
Full Job Description
Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America’s first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America’s first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.
OVERVIEW
Under general guidance of the Capex & Services Director, the Capex 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.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university plus 2-5 years of applicable Purchasing experience
Degree major in Supply Chain, Business, or related field is preferred but not required
At least 2 years of experience utilizing an ERP system (Buying, Researching, Reporting, etc.)
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
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
ESSENTIAL ABILITIES & CRITICAL SKILLS
Ability to understand internal demands as they relate to the purchases of goods and services for the business
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to analyze complex information and perform root cause analysis
Ability to recognize areas for Continuous Improvement strategies; recommend and implement CI strategies as assigned
Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and foster strong, open lines of communication across all levels of the organization
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times
Ability to effectively manage time, including the ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectives
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects …
Title: CapEx & Services Buyer
Company: Florida Crystals Corp.
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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