Buyer - Cedar Rapids, IA Or Columbus, NE

Job Description

HUB Buyer I - Cedar Rapids, IA or Columbus, NE

This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary:

The HUB Buyer I will have responsibility for the procurement of all non-commodity goods and services for all ADM entities affiliated with - including stock and non-stock items.

Job Responsibilities:

• Issue RFQ for purchases

• Responsible for negotiating short terms agreements

• Manage Purchase Order queries for all purchase orders issued, weekly. This includes the acknowledgement and overdue queries. Proper management of queries includes periodic review (at a minimum weekly) of the queries and performing the actions required to address items on those queries.

• Follow up with Vendors as Required.

• Follow up with ADM Purchase Requisition writers as required.

• Follow up with Warehouse personnel as required.

• Support the implementation of Strategic Sourcing contracts.

• Responsible for ensuring 100% compliance with the Global Non-Commodity Procure-to-Pay Policy.

• The HUB Buyer I will be adhere to KPI's developed by the Operations Purchasing Manager to track Procure-to-Pay metrics (POs before invoice, PO cycle time, on-time delivery, PO consolidation, and others), and collaborate with location colleagues to drive continuous improvement in these areas

• Partner with the Shared Services team to ensure timely payment of supplier invoices

• Identify and pursue opportunities for cost reduction

• Process Purchase Requisitions (PR) into Purchase Orders (PO)

• Resolves issues related to delivered quantity discrepancies, pricing, logistics, and contracts, etc.

• Ensure accurate item or standard service number usage on all PO's

• Ensure contracted vendors are being utilized on all PO's

Job Requirements:

• Customer solutions focused

• Negotiations skills

• Technology adept, (eProcurement and P2P systems, standard Office Suite)

• Skilled in the use of ERP and database level systems; Knowledgeable in the use of electronic collaboration tools; Utilization of Internet based tools, systems & technology.

• Continuous Improvement.

• Communications (oral/written)

• Team Oriented (inclusive environment, open mindedness, collaborative)

• Professional Experience

• 3 yrs

• Purchasing experience

• 2 yrs

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ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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