Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

JOB-10045113

Anticipated Start Date

Oct. 13, 2025

Location

Ottawa, IL

Type of Employment

Contract

Employer Info

Since our clients founding it has exhibited a remarkable ability to do what others said could not be done. Ranked among the world’s largest petrochemical manufacturers. Their growth has been nothing short of miraculous. Today, the company has operations in over 50 countries with a global workforce of over 32,000 talented individuals.

Job Summary

The Sr. Buyer is responsible for managing procurement operations across one or more manufacturing sites, supporting $50–$200 million in spend. This role ensures timely purchasing, supply continuity, and compliance with company policies, while collaborating cross-functionally to resolve issues and improve processes. Strong follow-up and follow-through are essential to ensure materials are received and payment issues are resolved.

Job Description

• Procure Goods & Services:
  • Execute purchases using SAP (Material Management and Service Modules), ensuring alignment with contracts and internal procedures
• P2P Process Oversight:
  • Manage the full Procure-to-Pay cycle: PR creation, PO issuance, receiving, invoicing, and payment resolution
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and AP teams to ensure materials are received and payment issues are resolved efficiently
• Supplier Management:
  • Maintain vendor relationships, conduct performance reviews, support onboarding, updates, and compliance.
• Issue Resolution:
  • Investigate and resolve invoice/payment mismatches, receiving discrepancies, and vendor-related concerns. Familiarity with AP processes is important
• Process & System Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to improve procurement workflows and system usage; ensure data accuracy and reporting
• Follow-Up & Follow-Through:
  • Proactively track procurement activities and ensure timely closure of open items, including deliveries and payment issues

Skills Required

• 3–5 years in procurement, supply chain, finance, or manufacturing
• Systems Knowledge:
  • Proficient in SAP (especially MM and Service Modules), supplier portals (e.g., Ariba), and Microsoft Office tools.
• Manufacturing Background
  • Understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain dynamics.
• Vendor & AP Familiarity:
  • Experience with vendor registration/updates and working with AP to resolve payment issues
• Project Coordination:
  • Ability to manage cross-functional projects using tools like trackers, calendars, or whiteboards
• Communication & Ownership:
  • Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and accountability for follow-through on procurement tasks

Specific Skills:

• Good knowledge of manufacturing concepts in alignment with specific procurement knowledge
• Good interpersonal skills (interacting with global virtual organizations)
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Good quantitative, analytical, conceptual, and planning skills
• Good cultural awareness
• Good change management skills
• Cross-functional experience and the ability to independently manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of and experience in petrochemicals: technology, business economics, and market dynamics and value drivers
• Basic Legal knowledge in relation to contracts

Competencies:

• Highly skilled with ERP-type systems, including the Material Management Module, Service Module, Supplier Invoicing Interfaces, Supplier Qualification
• Highly skilled with computer software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS Projects or equivalent

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or equivalent experience accepted (Prefer Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Management, Audit)
• CIPS / CMCP or equivalent certification preferred

Additional Requirements

• Work Hours: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm; or 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Flexible)

Pay Rate/Salary

• $35.00 - $45.00/hr. depending on experience

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