Associate Buyer jobs in Independence, MO

Join Sika, a global company established in 1910. Sika is a leading supplier of specialty chemical products and industrial materials serving construction and industrial markets. With subsidiaries in 100 countries around the world and in over 300 factories, Sika employs more than 25,000 people.
Sika is a full building envelope company, helping you live your everyday life from below-grade waterproofing all the way up to the roof. From the Crypto.com Arena to the Lincoln Memorial to the Empire State Building to Disneyland, Sika is extremely integrated in the world around us.
Sika is a continually growing company with a variety of locations that offers opportunity to advance through career development. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Broad Function and Purpose of Position:

Support the Grandview, MO manufacturing supply chain operation through careful negotiation of all prices to ensure we get the best value on all purchases, and find efficiencies in the daily work load to ensure that the position becomes more strategic rather than tactical.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Purchase required raw materials, office supplies, maintenance and production supplies
• Negotiate with vendors to get the best possible price based on market conditions
• Analyze existing inventory with business needs and make decisions to maximize profitability without compromising efficiency
• Communicate with relevant departments regarding their purchasing needs; make suggestions regarding alternate vendors, pricing, etc.
• Where needed, challenge internal personnel regarding timing or quantity of purchases, to maximize profitability and efficiency of the business
• Provide NAFTA Certification to customers annually
• Provide minority vendor information to customers
• Analyze internal demand requirements and external market condition to identify areas of opportunity and improvement.
• Lead sourcing efforts with Internal Customers and External Vendors
• Coordinate with global buyers where appropriate and ensure North America compliance with global contracts
• Issue RFX, perform bid comparison and vendor evaluation, lead award decisions, negotiate contract terms, coordinate with Legal, and ensure on-going contract compliance.
• All other duties as assigned
• Some domestic travel may be required
• Track progress with regard to compliance with preferred vendors, use of appropriate process and controls, and savings.
• Report savings and compliance metrics monthly.
• Continually assess and improve sourcing and commodity management processes.
• Drive regional efficiency improvements through automation and process simplification
• Serve as the procurement department’s lead the region to ensure compliance to processes and procedural requirements
• Continually assess and improve supplier’s performane

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• purchasing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person