What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement position at Ecovyst, Inc.?
Ecovyst is a materials science, catalyst, and services company dedicated to creating innovative technologies that play a critical role in supporting ecological health and help our customers solve complex challenges.
Energized by an over 200-year history, we have positioned ourselves to be responsive and fast adapting to rapidly changing economic environments and support our customers with solutions that grow and extend their business growth and sustainability goals.
Our cutting-edge solutions span across two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Advanced Materials and Catalyst.
- Ecoservices is dedicated to services that have a positive impact on our planet. Our Ecoservices business provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses.
- Advanced Materials and Catalyst specializes in silica supports and catalysts. This business allows us to develop innovative technologies that enable our customers and value chain partners to create sustainable products.
At Ecovyst, we are ready for change, and we believe that each of our team members can be a catalyst for positive change. Our cornerstone values of integrity and fairness, diligence and service, learning and imagination are reflected across our people and our company culture.
Our dynamic and inclusive working environment is one where all opinions are valued and the culture of family is fostered.
This culture and our strong spirit of teamwork directly benefit our customers, our suppliers, our employees, our planet, and the communities where we live and work.
Ecovsyt, Inc.'s subsidiary, Ecoservices, is hunting for a Procurement Representative to be based at our Houston, TX plant.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
The Local Procurement Representative will engage in the following activities :
Processing purchase requisitions into purchase orders & emailing to suppliers.
Running open order reports and following up on past due deliveries.
Assist customers with expediting of materials or services when necessary.
Work closely with Storeroom personnel on storeroom stock replenishment orders.
Be aware of and respect the use of all Preferred Supplier Agreements.
Train & assist requisitioners as required to ensure proper entering of orders.
Report supplier performance issues to both the supplier and the site Buyer.
Coordinate product returns for credit and ensure that paperwork is properly completed.
Work closely with Accounts Payable & site requisitioners to research problematic invoices and bring to resolution.
Provide occasional back-up support for other procurement reps during vacations or off-days.
Ensure all on-site contractors are HSE vetted and approved in Avetta prior to PO issuance.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES :
The minimum qualifications are as follows :
High school degree or GED is required.
3 plus years of experience in a procurement related field.
Fully proficient with Word & Excel.
Fully proficient with procurement related transactions within SAP
3 plus years of experience with a basic understanding of the Purchasing and Accounts Payable interaction.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed to be able to effectively interact with internal & external contacts.
Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks and set priorities to ensure customer satisfaction.
Last updated : 2024-05-19
