Associate Buyer - MRO

Responsibilities Responsible for preparing, negotiating, managing and coordinating agreements supporting the procurement of various materials or services. Evaluates and selects suppliers in terms of quality, service, cost and capability. Supports the development of procurement strategies in conjunction with the businesses or commodity teams. Ensures competitive pricing service versus industry trends and market place dynamics. Resolves quality, service, supply and invoicing issues with suppliers. Identifies and drives continuous improvement. Oversees contract implementation and supplier performance/interaction; involved with resolving operational issues. Assist the Global Category Manager(s) in developing the annual category strategic procurement vision with a focus on the following subcategories: Pipes, Valves, and Fittings Mill/Industrial & Tools Lab Supplies & Services Safety Equipment and PPE Packing & Gaskets Hoses Filters Fasteners Power Transmission and Bearings Office Supplies Electrical Supplies Miscellaneous Steels Oil and Lubricant Rotary and Electrical/Instrumentation equipment Other Miscellaneous MRO spend Create and issue small and minor service contracts/orders for operations. Place, monitor and/or expedite orders for cost & capital Turnaround projects. Support development of Statement of Work (SOW), RFI and RFP processes and negotiations. Assist in setting up SLAs, KPI tracking, and corrective measures. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in business, management information systems or engineering, or 5 years of relevant work experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree. 1-3 years of experience, category expertise or category specific MRO technical skills. Prior experience managing MRO category is a strong plus. Proven experience of having worked in an Industrial environment. Proficient in use of personal computers and MS Office Suite, including Power BI. Advanced Excel skills preferred. Potential leadership capabilities. Ability to work in Ariba and SAP is a plus. Ability to communicate well, including planning, listening and negotiating. Help to manage change and continuous improvement. An ability to be resourceful and make sound commercial decisions under pressure using relevant evidence and sound judgment. Ability to communicate with management at all levels. Strong cross functional and team player. Benefits Competitive Compensation; Comprehensive Benefits Packages; 401(k) Match; Employee Stock Purchase Program; Tuition Reimbursement; Commuter Benefits; Learning and Development Opportunities; Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives; Company-paid Volunteer Day. Compensation Pay Range (in local currency): $73,947.00 - $115,542.00. Chemours Level: 23. Annual Bonus Target: 6%. Equal Employment Opportunity Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Chemours is an E‑Verify employer. Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation. Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status) is not currently available for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chemours International Operations Sàrl