Job title:  Sr. Buyer

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.

Andritz is a decades old company with operations in over 100 countries, comprising over 25,000 employees.  Andritz offers exceptional growth opportunities for our employees while providing an excellent benefits program.

Ths role is located in our Beloit, WI office.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Project Procurement manager the Senior Buyer will have the primary responsibilities as outlined below:

• This person will be primarily working in the paper machine division of Andritz and may support other divisions if needed.
• Person will be responsible for entering and executing purchase orders for the division or as assigned in the ASAP system.
• Participate in executing the Project Procurement Plan with as defined by the Project team, Sales, Engineering and Quality.
• Conduct RFP’s (Request for Proposals) for all components of the Procurement Plan.
• Collaborate with Procurement managers to source and negotiate pricing with suppliers. Proactively seek alternate sources of supply, as required.
• Prepare offer evaluation summaries and make vendor recommendations.
• Work closely with purchasing and project manager to issue purchase orders and any revisions.
• Work closely with Project Manager to make sure all procurement activities are being completed on time and as per the budgets.
• Manage supplier contracts upon award in collaboration with project team.
• Onboarding of new suppliers and maintaining of existing suppliers.
• Work closely with supply chain development team in developing new suppliers.
• Hold regular follow up and schedule analysis of vendor schedules for critical long cycles scopes.
• Follow procurement procedures and policy as well as spend approval policy.
• Work closely with accounts payables to reconcile invoices and provide supporting documentation.
• Negotiate supplier claims (passive and active) if needed.
• Coordinate with Logistics team as required for the transport (freight) of all shipments to site/customer.
• Reporting as required by department or senior management.
• Utilization of various software’s, tools that are available for project procurement.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  What we look for:

• 5 plus years of experience in a procurement role, preferably in projects.
• Prior experience working in Pulp & Paper, or any Process Industries is a plus.
• Experience with commercial contracts and related terms & conditions
• Fundamental understanding of metals products (plate, tube, pipe etc.)
• Experience with purchase of fabricated materials, Machined parts etc.
• Intermediate to Advanced level of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with deadlines.
• Employs fair, ethical, and transparent procurement practices.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum high school completion. Bachelor’s degree or a diploma is preferred but not mandatory.

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