Our Job
Koch Ag & Energy Solutions is seeking a Strategic Buyer to work in our Wichita, KS headquarters within our Procurement organization. We are looking for entrepreneurial individuals with strong problem-solving skills to help our teams and business learn, improve, and grow
Our Team
This role supports Koch Ag & Energy Solution sites where methanol and fertilizer and other related products are created. The centralized Koch procurement team supports sites by sourcing labor, purchasing materials and equipment for the site. The procurement team works closely with the maintenance, warehouse, engineering, and project management teams to develop procurement and execution strategy to produce best economic results.
The role will be based in our Wichita, KS headquarters and includes up to 25% travel with on call as needed.
Our Benefits Package Includes:
- Pay rates based on skills and experience
- Flexible schedule with partial work from home availability
- Immediate Vacation available - 3 weeks annually
- Automatic 401K company contribution along with competitive match program
- Educational Reimbursement program
What You Will Do
- Facilitate collaboration between internal customers to understand purchasing or sourcing requirements (E.g. critical project lead times, comprehensive event sourcing strategies, timelines for project deliverables, etc.)
- Obtain quotes, analyze, evaluate, negotiate, and offering recommendations to internal customers that align and balance business needs with lowest total cost of ownership.
- Review and negotiate commercial agreements in alignment with Koch risk philosophy.
- Use daily, weekly, monthly reporting tools to support procurement capability for your designated site and team
- Assist in implementing new processes and continuously improving existing ones.
- Promote purchasing transactional excellence through coaching procurement facing teammates, internally and externally, and increasing throughput of higher efficiency tools like Ariba, Track, and others.
- Potential to require more travel during maintenance cycle years every 3-4 years.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- 2+ years of procurement/buyer or supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel (reporting)
What Will Put You Ahead
- 4+ years of Procurement/Buyer or supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture or related field
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools including Access (database applications)
- Experience with reporting systems such as Tableau or PowerBI
- Previous experience of direct negotiation with vendors
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf