Representative Business Services - Procurement

Representative Business Services - Procurement

Location:

Houston HQ Office

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

(Reference Operating Model Design for GR NAM:)

Daily Purchasing Activities and Key Responsibilities include:

• Negotiation | Master Data Management | Execution as directed
• Management of suppliers
• Manage supplier relationship including onboarding and monitoring performance
• Generate Purchase Orders
• Housekeeping of purchase orders and resolve receive discrepancies in case of price or quantity deviations
• Handle vendor claims, disputes and exceptions
• Provide training to purchase requesters
• Ensure that Sibelco Standards, policies and procedures are followed with an emphasis on Minimum Internal Control Standards

(In accordance with Subregional Procurement vs. Business Services Roles & Responsibilities Matrix)

Negotiation: (Annual Spend > 10K)

• Request for quotation - active and qualified supplier
• Request for information/quotation - new supplier
• Contract - terms and conditions negotiation
• Purchase agreement - price and condition negotiations
• Contract documentation preparation, signature collection, sending to suppliers (if contract is required according to Procurement policy and Procedure. All IFRS16 related contracts)

Master data Management

• New supplier - master data collection
• Create and maintain supplier master data - submit request for creation to central MD team
• Supplier bank details checks and supporting document collection
• Contract - enter and maintain contract repository (if contract is required according to Procurement policy and Procedure. All IFRS16 related contracts)
• Create and maintain purchase pricing agreements in SAP

Execution

• Manual PO /freight order creation (not automatically created from PR/freight document)
• PO/freight order changes (PO housekeeping: In case price list/agreement is not up to date the price has to be updated first in the agreement before changing the PO. Manage PO discrepancies in case of price or quantity deviation. Receive and enter Order acknowledgement (PO Confirmations) in system, informing requisitioning function, update the PO due date)
• Mismatch resolution - point of contact
• Train requestors on quality of Purchase Requisition creation, Goods Receipts, Use of Service Entry Sheets, Incoterms and tax terms
• Handle vendor disputes and claims (escalate to SCP/commercial in case needed

Key user activities

• Expert on procurement SAP tools and train the stakeholders (eg on punch out catalogues)

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

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