Buyer (WO & Emulsion)

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You’ll Do

As the Buyer, you will coordinate activities related to procurement of goods and services on behalf of Dyno Nobel Inc in compliance with DNA Procurement Policy and Procedures. You will perform procurement transaction processes, in a timely and efficient manner on behalf of Dyno Nobel Inc.in compliance with DNA Procurement Policies and Procedures. Other duties will include:

• Manage various material replenishment processes including, SAP MRP, Kanban and Vendor Managed Inventory.

• Drive customer satisfaction through consistent delivery execution, ensuring a cross-functional approach that engages all stakeholders within the DNA Value Chain

• Actively participate as a team member with other DNA departments in their efforts to analyse the requirements of the company relative to materials, services, projects or other classification of goods.

• Select and maintain sources of supply for assigned areas of responsibility using progressive purchasing techniques and methods, including solicitation of bids, financial analysis, negotiations, contracts, partnering, etc

• Monitor Supplier Performance in compliance with DNA Policies and Procedures.

• Manage compliance and governance in Procurement in line with internal and external audit requirements.

• Ensure compliance to the Company’s Proprietary Information processes with regards to vendor Non-Disclosure Agreements and technical data transmittals of a drawing / specification.  Including enforcement by other departments.

• Act as change agent on behalf of Procurement to implement solutions and processes as developed by the centralized procurement group.

• Seek opportunities and lead initiatives for continuous improvement in business processes and cost savings.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field of study preferred - CPSM recommended.

• 5 years of procurement or related experience

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs such as: Word, Excel, One Note

• Experience in SAP Materials Management transactions

• Internal Customer and Supplier Negotiation Skills

• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks paid vacation 11 paid holidays PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.