Strategic Buyer - Twinsburg, OH

 
 

Job ID:  495832

 

The Shelly Company, a CRH company, is a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete and paving services throughout the state of Ohio. Our commitment to quality drives us to use the most modern, efficient and environmentally friendly technology in our industry. The Shelly Company is known throughout the industry for innovation, quality and for our commitment to safety.

 

Position Overview

This position is a key company/regional resource for facilitating the effective ordering of products and services and for ensuring that supply commitments/business needs are met. The Purchasing Buyer supports a variety of employees within the organization to clarify needs, evaluate and/or determine suppliers, generate/place orders, and manage ongoing supplier interactions within the local operations. As needed, the Buyer will coordinate company/regional procurement strategies which are aligned with divisional objectives.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Work with field personnel, requestors, and stakeholders to clarify specifications, establish source alternatives, increase standardization, and otherwise increase value related to purchases.
• Ensure that strategies are aligned with other business units/regions/divisions, with particular focus on key company/regional spend categories including indirect goods and business services.
• Be aware of and drive adoption of sourced programs, as directed, to maximize value to the company.
• Coordinate the process of obtaining quotes and/or requests for proposals from potential vendors, as needed.
• Maintain an understanding of current inventory levels and future demands to assist the business.
• Monitor/research order history of similar products and services purchased to evaluate/track differences in costs, delivery, quality and performance.
• Be familiar with the supply chain (manufacturing, distribution, delivery, use, service, and disposal) related to the products and services being purchased.
• Support efforts to identify and evaluate new/alternative suppliers which meet the business requirements.
• Prepare draft purchase orders within the P2P system which accurately captures the business requirements, and which leverages existing programs and/or supplier relationships.
• Work with suppliers and Sourcing to ensure that accurate product/service information is being communicated on orders including pricing, availability, part numbers and delivery.
• Arrange for the proper transportation and/or storage of the purchased products, if needed and not otherwise determined.
• Facilitate the approval process for draft purchase orders, and in certain cases based on factors such as purchase amount and/or complexity, provide subject matter procurement review and approval.
• Place approved purchases with suppliers.
• Expedite and assist with the troubleshooting of orders as needed.
• Provide, and encourage other users to provide, feedback regarding supplier performance through participation in surveys and the use of Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs), as needed.
• Work with suppliers and field personnel to improve the quality and/or performance of products and services.
• Work with Strategic Sourcing and the businesses to follow proper contract management practices with key suppliers and support the development of contracts for local/company specific vendors, as necessary.
• Assist field personnel and Sourcing to perform tests and demonstrations of products/services to evaluate value, compare results and/or identify alternatives and to ensure that supplier commitments are met.
• Work with Sourcing to track market conditions, pricing trends, and opportunities to maximize purchasing value.
• Support the vendor data management/vendor master maintenance processes through adherence to established payment terms and identifying the need for new or updated data information.

 

Other Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization's goals and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• High ethical standards.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks effectively with customer focus and responsiveness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.
• Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and