Job Description

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

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Job Title: Senior Strategic Buyer

Department: Procurement

Reports To : Procurement Director

Location : Arlington, TX

Supervisory Responsibilities : No

ANDRITZ SEPARATION is the world’s leading separation specialist with the broadest technology portfolio and more than 2,000 specialists in 40 countries. For more than 150 years, we have been a driving force in the evolution of separation solutions and services for industries ranging from environment to food, chemicals, and mining & minerals. As the OEM for many of the world’s leading brands, we have the solutions and services to transform our customers' business to meet tomorrow’s changing demands – wherever they are and whatever their separation challenge.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for the strategic negotiation and procurement of materials and equipment for the Separation Division.  This person will work with multiple suppliers to get the best prices and lead times as needed by the business. 

Principal Duties :

• Plan and execute strategic procurements of engineered equipment for Andritz Separation facilities in North America.
• Analyze purchase requisitions and review for accuracy, completeness, and clarity. Obtain any missing information if necessary.
• Plan and prepare RFQ’s and send to multiple suppliers to get the best prices and lead times available.
• Coordinate and negotiate the technical aspects of scope, price, and lead time according to project plans.
• Research, identify, and select suppliers according to scope, price, and delivery.
• Create purchase orders checking for accuracy and working with stakeholders for approval.
• Review confirmations in accordance with PO’s and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Follow-ups and expediting of purchase orders as necessary to meet project schedules.
• Contribute to the achievement of Procurement KPIs for negotiated savings, COQ coverage, supplier pre-qualifications, payment terms, etc.
• Participate in resolving problems and urgencies from sales, engineering, project management and other departments.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business.  A concentration in supply chain management is a plus.
• Proven experience in procurement, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a buyer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and strategies.
• Proficiency in procurement software, ERP systems, SAP, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent skills in planning, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience reading technical specifications and drawings.
• Familiarity with legal and ethical aspects of procurement and vendor management.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.

Competencies :

• Effectively leverages negotiating strategies and tactics to reach mutually agreeable solutions; focuses on win-win solutions; outlines requirements, contingencies and timetables that help drive discussions toward completion.
• Aligns day to day activities around broader organizational goals and objectives; prioritizes resources based on the strategic objectives of the organization; recognizes and rewards people based on how their actions support the broader needs of the company.
• Comfortable interacting with people at all levels of the organization; adjusts style of conversation based on the audience; uses words and messages appropriate given the background and interests of the people to whom he/she is talking.
• Consults with others on problems and activities; collects information from a range of sources to assist and guide job activities; asks effective questions to obtain information to help him/her perform their job.

Work environment

• Daily interface with Vendors, Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality Control, and Materials.  Overnight travel by air or ground transportation may be required.

Authority :

• None.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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