Purchasing Agent

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing all purchasing activities and projects for the Oxford, North Carolina Asphalt Shingle and Glassmat Plant. The Purchasing Agent will perform all purchasing activity including negotiation, spend management, bid management, and execution of contracts for goods and services. This role focuses on cost savings, strategic purchasing improvement, compliance, and utilization of digital tools while providing timely service to internal customers. Duties & Responsibilities Act as both a tactical and strategic Purchaser for the site and business unit to include Purchase Order creation and monitoring. Coordinates and leads all site-level RFPs for both local OpEx and CapEx purchases (per the requirements definition phase) which includes vendor negotiations through to the contract signature (if applicable), and PO creation. Engage the plant's technical teams early in the buying process to ensure compliance of purchasing methodology and proper management through the bidding platform. Foster site compliance regarding the North American Purchasing Policy [NAPP], Purchasing's Internal Controls Reference Framework [ICRF], Gift Policy, and Credit Card [P-Card] Policy. Ability to manage projects for sites which they oversee, evaluate spend, to develop site portfolios for site agreements and cross-site/business synergies to leverage contract negotiation. Create full Portfolio Analysis of all spend and risk assessment of top spend suppliers. Identify BCP for risky suppliers. Drive compliance of the company's digital tools to ensure everything is bid out according to policy, vendors are validated, and savings/avoidance is properly tracked/reported. Utilize the law department library of contracts for all capital, equipment, and service transactions. Process/monitor purchase orders and act as full-scope vendor liaison (i.e. bid walks, quotation, negotiation, purchases, contracts, risk qualification, SGCT Drug & Alcohol Policy, etc). Execute and review monthly reporting to ensure proper site operations, commitments are reconciled, and on-time payments are achieved. Hold regular training sessions and monthly Purchasing meetings with the plant staff regarding Purchasing procedures. Documentation Process Coordinator for files and records (i.e. quotations, purchase orders, reports, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and audit guidelines. Required to sign Purchasing Charter, participate in online and in-person training sessions, weekly/monthly conference calls and meetings, and engage in plant level meetings as defined in the operations cadence. Travel to the other sites or Corporate Headquarters for meetings (Buy-Techs, events, staff meetings). Qualifications Bachelor's degree (Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering or similar). Minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement, leadership, or project Management with proven success in purchasing activities. Self-starter, organized, analytic, and able to handle multiple projects at a given time. Requires a leader who can manage pressure/stress, foster change, and work with a dynamic group of people. Must be able to conduct activities in a confidential and secure manner. Prioritization skills are needed as this position is required to determine the demands to procure materials and services for multiple users. Service orientated and sensitive and responsive to customer needs. Confident demeanor to represent the company to customers, vendors and other visitors. Strong communication skills and have the professional manner to interact with internal and external contacts on a daily basis. Ability to travel occasionally (less than 10%) to attend occasional meetings. 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Benefits Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options LiveWell Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want Group Legal Identity Theft Protection Auto and Home Insurance Pet Insurance and Discounts Back-up Child & Elder Care PerkSpot Employee Discount Program #J-18808-Ljbffr