Buyer (Maternity Leave Cover)

Job description

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane. OVERVIEW Working in a collaborative team environment, the Buyer is responsible for supporting the strategic sourcing and related transactional activities for assigned categories. DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Independently negotiate and prepare contracts, pricing and supplier agreements Evaluate, qualify and select suppliers based on quality, service, cost and capability Contribute to the development and presentation of market-competitive category management strategies, using analysis of supply markets and trend data Utilise Company software systems to complete reporting and analysis as required Process a high volume of purchasing requisitions Manage purchasing order confirmations, coordinate deliveries and past due purchase orders Release purchase orders on a timely basis whilst adhering to company procedures and guidelines Execute all standard operating procedures to secure materials and services required Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers/suppliers Contribute to the overall Procurement team performance by delivering KPIs and SLAs, completing continuous improvement projects and any other duties as required WORK EXPERIENCES Relevant experience in a comparable purchasing environment within the Food & Beverage industry Relevant experience using enterprise resource planning software (SAP preferred) for buying, researching, reporting & analysis Demonstrable knowledge of standard purchasing practices and legislation Experience in procuring MRO (Maintenance, Repairs & Operations) spare parts and services. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Basic relevant Supply Chain/Business qualification ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES) Core Competencies: Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion. Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Customer Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs. Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction. Establishes Trust – Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrious and vulnerable. Problem-Solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner. Results Orientation & Accountability – Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results. Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others. Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people. Continuous Improvement – Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes. Self-Development – Seeks feedback on one’s strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career. For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success.